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Linfield University

Linfield College

McMinnville, Oregon 97128-6894

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Linfield University is a private institution in McMinnville with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,638 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,341.

Established
1858
Motto
Connecting Learning, Life and Community
Mascot
Mack the Wildcat
Type
Private liberal arts college

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88%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,642Students
10:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$78,638Earnings 10yr
$27,341Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Linfield University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,530
Room & Board$14,060
Books & Supplies$200
Total Cost of Attendance$63,825
Average Net Price$27,341
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,625
$30–48K$23,985
$48–75K$21,378
$75–110K$28,268
$110K+$32,957

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Negative
  • •79% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,642
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 2%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 6%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.1%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$70,643
10 Years$78,638

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BasketballGolfLacrosseSoccerTennisVolleyballWrestling

History & Fun Facts

  • •(October 2024) The 1800s Linfield traces its history back to the earliest days of Oregon Territory, when pioneer Baptists in Oregon City created the Oregon Baptist Educational Society in 1848.
  • •This society was organized to establish a Baptist school in the region, which began as Oregon City College in 1849.
  • •Other accounts indicate that the Baptist group purchased the land in 1857 in order to start their school.
  • •The Oregon Territorial Legislature chartered the Baptist College at McMinnville in 1858.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR40 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma161 mi
BOI Boise362 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2563 mi · ~74h 3m drive
New York, NY2468 mi · ~71h 18m drive
Hartford, CT2503 mi · ~72h 19m drive
Providence, RI2561 mi · ~73h 59m drive
Albany, NY2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive
Syracuse, NY2305 mi · ~66h 35m drive
Rochester, NY2233 mi · ~64h 31m drive
Buffalo, NY2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA2434 mi · ~70h 19m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2188 mi · ~63h 13m drive
Harrisburg, PA2342 mi · ~67h 39m drive
Newark, NJ2459 mi · ~71h 2m drive
Washington, DC2375 mi · ~68h 37m drive
Baltimore, MD2384 mi · ~68h 52m drive
Atlanta, GA2191 mi · ~63h 18m drive
Charlotte, NC2309 mi · ~66h 42m drive
Raleigh, NC2397 mi · ~69h 15m drive
Miami, FL2724 mi · ~78h 42m drive
Orlando, FL2545 mi · ~73h 31m drive
Tampa, FL2520 mi · ~72h 48m drive
Nashville, TN1988 mi · ~57h 26m drive
New Orleans, LA2077 mi · ~60h drive
Richmond, VA2398 mi · ~69h 17m drive
Chicago, IL1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive
Detroit, MI1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN1452 mi · ~41h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Kansas City, MO1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN1907 mi · ~55h 5m drive
Columbus, OH2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive
Cleveland, OH2078 mi · ~60h 2m drive
Milwaukee, WI1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Dallas, TX1646 mi · ~47h 33m drive
Houston, TX1847 mi · ~53h 21m drive
Austin, TX1720 mi · ~49h 41m drive
San Antonio, TX1729 mi · ~49h 57m drive
Los Angeles, CA814 mi · ~23h 31m drive
San Francisco, CA515 mi · ~14h 53m drive
San Diego, CA921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Seattle, WA171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Portland, OR33 mi · ~57 min drive
Denver, CO999 mi · ~28h 52m drive
Phoenix, AZ1004 mi · ~29h drive
Salt Lake City, UT648 mi · ~18h 43m drive
Honolulu, HI2562 mi · ~74h 1m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)40 miles
Rental car
60 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
80 min$48-80
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)161 miles
Rental car
242 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
322 min$193-322

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