Financial Information

Lyon College is committed to making an educational experience of the highest quality available to qualified students. Tuition and fees account for about 45 percent of Lyon’s educational investment in its students. With a combination of affordable costs, extensive merit-based scholarship and financial aid programs, and academic programs of quality, Lyon has been regularly recognized as one of higher education’s best bargains among private, selective liberal arts colleges.

Fees for 2024-25

The following summary outlines the basic charges by semester and year for the 2024-25 academic year.

Regular Undergraduates  Semester      Year
Tuition * (12-17 credits)  $14,950 $29,900
Housing    $2,885   $5,770
Dining Plan    $2,490   $4,980
Student Activity Fee       $120      $240
Technology Fee        $430     $860
Campus Enhancement Fee (Not applicable to FT Freshmen)         $75     $150
Total basic cost for typical student  $20,950 $41,900
Tuition per credit:*  
Overload, more than 17 credits                          $800
More than 5 credits, fewer than 12 credits per semester                          $930
5 credits or fewer                         $468
   
New Student Orientation Fee  
Freshmen & Transfers - Applied first semester $150
International Students - Applied first semester $250

 

Deaf Education Certificate $410 /credit hour
Masters of Arts in Teaching $410 /credit hour
RN to BSN $335 /credit hour

 

Residential Housing Options* (Annual Rates) Hall Double Single
Standard Housing

Blandford Hall
Bryan Hall
Hoke-McCain Hall
Love Hall
Spragins Hall

$5,770 $11,540
Premium Housing Brown & Barton Apartments
McRae Hall
Sturbridge Apartments
Whiteside Hall
Wilson Hall
Wilson & Rogers Hall
$6,800 $13,600
Pet Friendly Bryan Hall $6,800

$13,600

       

 

Residential Dining Options* (Annual Rates)   Semester Annual
Unlimited Plan Unlimited Meals + $100 Flex per semester $2,880

$5,760

18 Meals-Premium 18 meals/week + $100 Flex per semester $2,780 $5,560
18 Meals 18 meals/week + $15 Flex per semester $2,705 $5,410
14 Meals-Premium 14 meals/week + $125 Flex per semester $2,580 $5,160
14 Meals (Base) 14 meals/week + $25 Flex per semester $2,490 $4,980
10 Meals-Premium 10 meals/week + $135 Flex per semester $2,430 $4,860
10 Meals 10 meals/week + $35 Flex per semester $2,390 $4,780
       
Commuter Dining Options* (Annual rates)     Annual
Commuter Meal Plan-Premium 5 meals/week + $100 Flex per semester   $2,000
Commuter Meal Plan 5 meals/week + $50 Flex per semester   $1,900
Note: Commuter options are
only available for non-residential students
     

 

Presidential Scholars (per credit)                                                $140

 

Summer School Fees (2024)  
Tuition per credit $250
Students taking summer courses (cost per week):     $70
Students performing research (cost per week)  $0
   

*The College reserves the right to increase this charge if an increase in food or utility costs should demand.