First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | January 8, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Fall | August 13, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lyon College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Score of 3 gives credit for MTH 110. Score of 4…Score of 3 gives credit for MTH 110. Score of 4 or 5 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Score of 3 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and…Score of 3 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210. Score of 4 or 5 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210 and MTH 220. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 100 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Possible credit for CHM 110/110L after…Possible credit for CHM 110/110L after consultation with the chemistry faculty. | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | COR 140 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 101 or HIS 102, depending on the student’s choice. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 |
Show all 22 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Score of 3 gives credit for MTH 110. Score of 4…Score of 3 gives credit for MTH 110. Score of 4 or 5 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Score of 3 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and…Score of 3 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210. Score of 4 or 5 gives proficiency for MTH 110 and credit for MTH 210 and MTH 220. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 100 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Possible credit for CHM 110/110L after…Possible credit for CHM 110/110L after consultation with the chemistry faculty. | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | COR 140 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 101 or HIS 102, depending on the student’s choice. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTH 105 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 115 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 101 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | COR 130 or HIS 202, depending on the student’s choice. | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | SCI 100 | |
| European History | 4 | COR 130 or HIS 202, depending on the student’s choice. | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 201 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 110 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL 201 | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art…ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art faculty, possible credit for ART 110. | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MTH 110 and proficiency for MTH 101 | |
| STUDIO ART (2-D DESIGN) | 4 | ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art…ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art faculty, possible credit for ART 120. | |
| STUDIO ART (3-D DESIGN) | 4 | ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art…ART 101 OR, after consultation with the art faculty, possible credit for ART 234. | |
| U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 4 | COR 120 |
Source: catalog.lyon.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Psychology | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
Show the other 12 majors
| Accounting | 3 |
| Data Science | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Batesville, AR
38,345 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20
Elevation
434 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
28°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
2.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$750 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Hendrix College66 mi
- Central Baptist College67 mi
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