Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $22,500 per year..

This programme focuses on the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through coursework in development, cognition, personality, and biological foundations. Students engage in research methods and apply knowledge through a senior internship or thesis. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience and critical analysis in psychological theory and practice. It is designed for students seeking foundational knowledge in psychology with flexibility in course selection.

Focus areas include Human Development, Biological Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Psychology, Learning and Cognition, Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan.

The programme requires 36 credits in psychology courses, including core classes, electives, and a senior internship or thesis. Students must complete 12 credits of upper-level psychology courses beyond the core requirements.

Graduates pursue roles in mental health support, research assistance, education, and human services settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. Official transcripts and a completed application are needed.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Lyon College has served students in Batesville, Arkansas, since 1872. The private liberal arts college offers 31 majors, minors, and concentrations, including a build-your-own degree path. Academic areas include business and economics, computer science, physics and mathematics, fine arts, humanities, language and literature, natural sciences, nursing, psychology, and education.

Students learn in an environment shaped by small classes, with an average class size of 15. The college reports that 91% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months. Its natural sciences and health-related opportunities include preparation for medical school, with an 81% medical school acceptance rate over the last 20 years. The RN to BSN program develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions valued by employers.

The Batesville campus includes 4.5 miles of hiking and biking trails and a community organized around academic, social, and honor systems. International first-year applicants apply through Lyon College's institutional application and submit an upper secondary school transcript, proof of English proficiency, and a $50 application fee. Accepted English proficiency evidence includes TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, iTEP, ACT, or SAT scores meeting the college's stated minimums. International students should also note separate application and enrollment deposit deadlines for spring and fall entry.