Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitCollege townGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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88%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,642Students
10:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$78,638Earnings 10yr
$27,341Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.9%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$27,341
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (56)
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
8 Years$73,550
10 Years$78,638
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$58,400
Men
$63,900
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
110Above Average
Estimated from OR state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Portlandpop. 650K
33 mi(57 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
171 mi(296 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
515 mi(893 min)