Linfield University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,300 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Linfield University is a private nonprofit institution located in McMinnville, Oregon with approximately 1,621 undergraduate students enrolled. Linfield University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,536 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $60,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Linfield University is a private liberal arts college with campuses in McMinnville, and Portland, Oregon. Linfield Wildcats athletics participate in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference. Linfield reported a total of 1,755 students after the fall 2022 census date. The institution officially changed its name from Linfield College to Linfield University in 2020.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 65% graduation rate and 79% freshman retention suggest that roughly 1 in 5 students leaves before their second year, which is worth taking seriously. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $20,500, and median earnings of $60,300 a decade out are solid for a small liberal arts school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit campus community in Oregon's wine country, but ask hard questions during your visit about what support systems are in place to help students finish.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Linfield University graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($109,374 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,946 vs $83,343).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 291 | $109,374 | $88,910 | +$20,464 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 | $58,347 | $54,562 | +$3,785 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 26 | $52,429 | $47,382 | +$5,047 |
| Psychology, General | 20 | $53,493 | $50,706 | +$2,787 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $77,983 | $68,257 | +$9,726 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 15 | $54,091 | $56,359 | −$2,268 |
| Biology, General | 14 | $49,714 | $57,214 | −$7,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 12 | $67,946 | $83,343 | −$15,397 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | $78,683 | $76,194 | +$2,489 |
| Marketing | 8 | $66,731 | $69,303 | −$2,572 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | $57,975 | $51,389 | +$6,586 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,621 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Linfield University?
Linfield University has an acceptance rate of 85%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Linfield University hard to get into?
Not especially. Linfield University has an acceptance rate of 85%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Linfield University cost?
The average net price at Linfield University is about $26,536 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Linfield University?
Linfield University has a graduation rate of 70%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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