Lyon College Demographics & Diversity

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Batesville, AR
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 35%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Lyon College students
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

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at Lyon College with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lyon College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lyon College students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	56%
Women	44%

Enrollment by gender for Lyon College students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	371
Women	288

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 44%

Lyon College draws 55 percent of students from Arkansas, 34 percent from other states, and 10 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Arkansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lyon College students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	55%
Out of State	34%
Foreign	10%
Unknown Location	1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$48,616 per year

43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

659

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	3.4%
Part-time undergraduates	0.3%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Lyon College often consider these colleges

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Austin College

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106342.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026