Lyon College is a small private liberal arts college in Batesville, Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozarks, with a Scottish heritage and a pipe band. It has recently opened schools of dental medicine and veterinary medicine in Little Rock, alongside undergraduate programmes in business, biology, computer science and psychology. Classes are very small.
Batesville, Arkansas, United States
Official website: lyon.edu
1872
Scottish traditions, including a pipe band
Around 700 undergraduates
$18,000 – $32,000
International students, before scholarships
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lyon.edu before you apply.
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Very small classes.
A Scottish festival and pipe band on campus.
Pre-health advising for medical and dental school.
Graduates move into business, research and graduate or professional school.
Biology alumni often go on to health professions.
Bachelor's graduates may qualify for OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is small and residential, with most students living on site.
Batesville is a small Ozarks town with very low costs. Little Rock is about 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Lyon College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Lyon reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by 1 June for fall.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; biology starts in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Lyon College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Business administration, biology, computer science and psychology are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Lyon gives merit scholarships to most international students. Check the financial aid page.
