Lyon Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Lyon College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Lyon College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Lyon College (Lyon)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Lyon's acceptance rate is 62.76% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,654 students applied and 1,038 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Lyon.

The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Lyon College.

Lyon's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 17 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.
Lyon's yield rate is 22.54%, which is slightly lower by 3.98 percentage points (approximately 15.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Lyon at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. Moreover, you can check only Arkansas colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Lyon's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Lyon's acceptance rate is 62.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.54%. 128 men and 104 women applied to Lyon and 128 men and 104 women students were accepted.

Among them, 128 men and 104 women were enrolled in Lyon. You can explore the Lyon's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Lyon
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,654	128	104	0	1,422
Admitted	1,038	128	104	0	806
Enrolled	234	128	104	0	2
Acceptance Rate	62.76%	100.00%	100.00%	-	56.68%
Yield	22.54%	100.00%	100.00%	-	0.25%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Lyon College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Lyon. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lyon College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Lyon Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Lyon:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.lyon.edu/admission
Online Application: https://www.lyon.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Lyon?

Lyon is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 62.76%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Lyon?

Lyon does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Lyon require essays or personal statements?

Lyon recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Lyon admission?

Lyon does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Lyon does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Lyon requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Lyon does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Lyon?

The institutional SAT code for Lyon is 6009 and 4-digit ACT code is 0112.