Lyon College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lyon College is 65.5%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lyon College and can you get accepted?

Lyon College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,653 out of the 2,522 who applied were admitted.

Lyon College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Lyon College?

66% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lyon College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1120 on the SAT
• Score 23 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Lyon College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lyon College are to have around a 3.0 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lyon College accepts 66% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lyon College is 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #18 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lyon College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Lyon College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lyon College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lyon College is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1050-1195. Students who get into Lyon College score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers..  Lyon College ranks #6 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lyon College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1050, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 980, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lyon College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1122, you have around a 66% chance of being admitted. A 1195 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Lyon College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Lyon College is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 26.  The school ranks #6 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 62 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lyon College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lyon College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Lyon College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 66% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 26 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lyon College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lyon College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Lyon College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.0 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1120 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT will further lock in your application.