Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Lyon College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$31K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$44,943
$31K+$11K+$1,500=$44,943
Your Family Income
Sticker
$44,943
−
Your Aid
$22,384
=
Net Price
$22,559
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Lyon College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$44,943
Tuition and Fees
$31,000
Room and Board
$10,750
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$22,273
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$22,670
Lyon College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$18,857
$30–48k
$17,504
$48–75k
$22,559
$75–110k
$25,258
$110k+
$26,818
Understanding Your Aid Package
Lyon College has a sticker price of $44,943 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $44,943/year
Average aid: $22,273 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$22,559/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$18,857/year
36% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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36%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
30%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,500
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $24,720
Median Parent PLUS Loans$14,915
Debt Manageability
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,232
vs $50,412 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+18%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-5,144
35th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$29,991
25th %ile
$61,811
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon College Cost & Financial Aid
Lyon College's published tuition is $44,943 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $22,559—a difference of $22,384.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $18,857 at Lyon College. 36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Lyon College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Lyon College graduates is $21,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $26,818 at Lyon College—still $18,125 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
