Lyon College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Lyon College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
64.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Lyon College and can I get accepted? The school has a 64% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,059 out of 1,650 applicants were admitted making Lyon College a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 38 percent. Lyon College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1110-1300Applicants Submitting SAT
16%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1110 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 650 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1300 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lyon College?
Lyon College typically requires applicants to be in the top 39 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1110 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #6 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 16 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1300 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 1205 to 1300 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 1110 to 1205 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 1015 to 1110 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 1015 | Low | <38% |
Lyon College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
22-28Applicants Submitting ACT
89%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lyon College?
Admission data indicates that Lyon College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 89 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lyon College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 19 to 22 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <38% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.6Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Lyon College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lyon College was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lyon College accepts 64% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 39% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 12% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
55% of Lyon College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 29% |
| Top 25% of class | 55% |
| Top 50% of class | 87% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 13% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 682 | 967 | 1,650 |
| Accepted | 464 | 595 | 1,059 |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 62% | 64% |
| Enrolled | 84 | 106 | 190 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lyon College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106342 IPEDS survey data for Lyon College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lyon College prefer SAT or ACT?
16% of students submit their SAT scores to Lyon College. 89% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Lyon College?
64% of those who apply are granted admission to Lyon College. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Lyon College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1300. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Lyon College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 89% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
