Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lyon College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 22% more male students than female students enrolled at Lyon College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lyon College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
366
|
| Women |
299
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Lyon College serves a low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106342 IPEDS survey data for Lyon College.