Lyon College is a private, Presbyterian Church (USA) university located in Batesville, AR. The university covers an area of 136 acres. It was in 1872 when the Lyon College was founded. Lyon College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Latin: Perseverantia Omnia Vincet Deo Volente and its official colors are crimson, navy blue and gold. At Lyon College, the total enrolment stands at 662. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 61 faculty. Around 97% of the students are 24 and under at Lyon College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at LC, around 44% of the students are females and 56% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 148 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are John Hornor Jacobs, Debbie Willhite, Megan Rossee, and Gavin Johannsen. Lyon College's sporting teams are affiliated to NAIA – American Midwest Conference, Sooner Athletic Conference (football), and NACE. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. LC offers a total of 17 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).
