Lyon College (Batesville, Arkansas)
Founded: 1872 (originally as Arkansas College), renamed Lyon College in 1994.
Location: Batesville, Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
Type: Private liberal arts college with Presbyterian affiliation.
Student Body: Small — around 584 to ~666 undergraduates (source variation)
Academics: Offers ~20 undergraduate majors + pre-professional tracks (e.g., pre-med, pre-law, education).
Community & Culture: Emphasizes small classes, strong student-faculty interactions, an honor code, Scottish heritage, and active campus life.
Expansion: Recently launched / planning School of Dental Medicine and Veterinary Medicine campuses.
Service / Values: Strong commitment to civic engagement, social mobility, and access (many Pell recipients, first-generation students).

