Lyon College

If you are considering submitting an application to Lyon College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Lyon College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Lyon College's admissions stats.

Lyon College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	10%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	90%
Waitlist	No

Lyon College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lyon College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	January 15	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to Lyon College?

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Lyon College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Lyon College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is January 15. Lyon College will release EA admissions decisions no later than March 15.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Lyon College Admissions

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How To Get Into Lyon College

Lyon College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Lyon College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Lyon College accepted 27% of all applicants, approximately 665 from the 2,444 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Lyon College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Lyon College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Lyon College

Lyon College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Lyon College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Lyon College

What does Lyon College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important

Make sure to check with Lyon College for more information on admission factors.

Lyon College Application Requirements

To apply to Lyon College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Lyon College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lyon College?

Students admitted to Lyon College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0. Lyon College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lyon College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Lyon College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 10% of Lyon College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 90% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Lyon College?

To be competitive with other Lyon College applicants, you should aim to score between 1015 and 1175 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lyon College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1175 and 25% of scored lower than 1015, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lyon College students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lyon College students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Lyon College?

To be most competitive at Lyon College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lyon College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lyon College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Lyon College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Lyon College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Lyon College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Lyon College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lyon College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Lyon College.

Does Lyon College accept transfer credits?

✅ Lyon College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Lyon College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Lyon College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lyon College?

❌ No, Lyon College is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Lyon College's acceptance rate?

✅ Lyon College's acceptance rate is 27%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lyon College?

🟨 Lyon College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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