Lyon College

Lyon College
Former names
Arkansas College (1872–1994)
MottoLatin: Perseverantia Omnia Vincet Deo Volente[1]
Motto in English
Perseverance Conquers All, God Willing.
TypePrivate college
Established1872; 152 years ago (1872)
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
Academic affiliations
PresidentMelissa Taverner
Academic staff
61[2]
Students666 (Fall 2024)[3]
Location
Batesville
,
Arkansas
,
United States

35°46′40″N 91°37′33″W / 35.77764°N 91.62579°W / 35.77764; -91.62579
CampusRural town, 136 acres (0.55 km2)[4]
ColorsCrimson, Navy Blue & Gold
     [5]
NicknameScots
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – SLIAC (primary)
Websitewww.lyon.edu

Lyon College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Batesville, Arkansas. Founded in 1872 as Arkansas College, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.

  1. ^ Style Guide and Visual Standards. Lyon College. February 15, 2016. p. 31. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Lyon College Student to Faculty Ratio & Faculty Composition". College Factual. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  3. ^ {{cite web | url =https://www.lyon.edu/news/posts/lyon-college-sees-135-percent-enrollment-increase-for-fall-2024
  4. ^ "Overview of Lyon College". U.S. News & World Report. 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  5. ^ Style Guide and Visual Standards. Lyon College. February 15, 2016. p. 29. Retrieved February 7, 2020.