Lyon College is an undergraduate liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1872, it is the most established independent college in Arkansas. Lyon provides a residential learning community distinguished by its student-driven honor system, innovative house system, and endowed Nichols International Studies program. These attributes and more are a testament as to why U.S. News & World Report lists Lyon in the top tier of the country's best liberal arts colleges.
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The average per-undergraduate-borrower cumulative principal borrowed of the 2019 undergraduate class (does not include students who transferred in or any money borrowed while at other institutions) who started at this institution as first-time students and received a bachelor’s degree between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. Includes loans through all loan programs: institutional, state, Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans, and private loans certified by this institution; parent loans are excluded but co-signed loans are included.
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Life on Campus
Campus life is distinguished by a sense of community. The student-run Honor and Social Systems along with the residential House System provide daily lessons in responsibility and integrity while encouraging participation and leadership. Social life on the campus is active and animated by numerous organizations including a Greek system.
Campus Safety
Lyon's location in a smaller, rural community contributes to its outstanding safety record. Campus Safety staff are centrally located adjacent to residential facilities and are on duty 24x7. The College maintains and regularly reviews its emergency procedures policies and participates in appropriate professional development activities related to campus security.
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