Lyon College
Batesville, Arkansas · Private
Lyon College admitted 66% of 2,522 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 56% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Lyon College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- May 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lyon College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $45,750 a year. After grants, students paid $22,675 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Lyon College’s acceptance rate?
Lyon College admitted 66% of applicants: 1,653 of 2,522 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Lyon College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due May 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Lyon College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Lyon College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Lyon College asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words, plus an optional activity answer). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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