| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
715 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
698 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
17 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
29% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 2.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 76.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 74.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 6.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
136 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Batesville, AR |
| Population of city/town: |
10,490 |
| Nearest major city: |
Little Rock |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
90 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
197,357 |
| Online campus map: |
www.lyon.edu/
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
85% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
74% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
26% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
90% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
110 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Gallery, regional studies center. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service, health insurance, Supplemental Instruction with workstation hours available for SI supported classes. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
18% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
25% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Highlander |
| Number of honor societies: |
9 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
57 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Ministry Board; Episcopalian, Christian Athletes, Presbyterian, and Wesley Fellowships; Baptist Collegiate and Catholic Campus Ministries |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Students Association |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Students Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Bagpipe band/Highland Dance troupe, Hyde Park Players, Ambassadors, Erosophic Society, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, Gay-Straight Alliance, Young Democrats, College Republicans, Model UN, Promoting Overall Wellness, pre-medical club, X-Treme Adventure Squad, American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate; Social, Student Activities, Honor, Interfraternity, and Panhellenic Councils |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Kevin Jenkins,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Kirk Kelley,
Lyon College,
2300 Highland Road,
Batesville, AR 72501 |
| School colors: |
maroon, navy, and gold |
| School mascot: |
Scots |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NAIA, TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Men's football | yes | NAIA |
| Men's golf | yes | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NAIA |
| Women's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Women's golf | yes | NAIA |
| Women's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's wrestling | yes | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
40% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
50% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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gymnasium, pool, soccer field, tennis courts, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Memphis (120 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Little Rock (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Walnut Ridge, AR (55 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Newport, AR (30 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
26% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
26% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arkansas State University, The George Washington University, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas--Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
44% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Acxiom Corporation, Alltel, Future Fuel Company, Stephens, Inc., Wal-Mart. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- William Carl Garner, retired Resident Engineer, USA Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project
- Deborah Willhite, former senior vice president, Government Relations and Public Policy, U.S. Postal Service.
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