Lyon College, AR
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
59%
Tuition
$26,290
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#173-#229 National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 475-580
SAT Writing: 435-510
SAT Critical Reading: 465-545
Description
The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship program provides an annual amount of $1,000 first year, $4,000 second year, $4,000 third year, and $5,000 fourth year depending on the student's performance and course work completed in high school. Applications are available online at the Arkansas Department of Higher Ed. Website and must be submitted by June 1st.
Governor's Distinguished Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 475-580
SAT Writing: 435-510
SAT Critical Reading: 465-545
Description
The Governor's Distinguished Scholarship is a state program offers scholarship awards of $10,000 to students who score a 32 or above on the ACT and have a high school grade point average of 3.50 or above. Applications will be available on the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website (www.adhe.edu) after October 1st and must be completed by February 1st.
Lyon College Fellowship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 475-580
SAT Writing: 435-510
SAT Critical Reading: 465-545
Description
The Lyon College Honors Fellows Program is a rigorous course of study designed to provide highly skilled, motivated students the opportunity to study, hone their research skills, and exchange ideas in a challenging and supportive academic environment. Honors Fellows work closely with Lyon faculty in small, specially-designed courses to extend their academic experience beyond the scope of the traditional undergraduate curriculum. Honors Fellows have the opportunity to learn among their peers, customize their education through course contracts and points, connect with research opportunities, build long-lasting relationships with faculty members, travel domestically and internationally, and enjoy the benefits of living in Honors housing.
Merit-based Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13000 to Full Tuition
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 475-580
SAT Writing: 435-510
SAT Critical Reading: 465-545
Description
Lyon College awards academic merit aid based on a review of a student?s application and academic performance. These amounts are annual and renewable for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study; provided student maintains requirements. Students will be notified of their award by the Admissions Office staff after the student has been accepted.
Pariticipation Awards
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 475-580
SAT Writing: 435-510
SAT Critical Reading: 465-545
Description
Lyon offers a limited amount of Participation Awards annually to members of the entering students who demonstrate outstanding ability in music, theatre, or visual art. This Participation Award will be awarded in addition to any and all other Lyon institutional scholarships and grants, though total institutional aid shall not exceed the cost of tuition. (Only one Participation Award per student)
Candidates must schedule a campus audition or portfolio review through the Admissions Office.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533