Founded in 1872, Lyon College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Batesville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lyon College (LC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Lyon College (LC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 150 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.