Overview
Linfield University is a private institution established in 1858 with rural setting located at Oregon. It is ranked 107 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $49,460. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,704. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Undergraduates can get involved in faculty research projects through the Linfield Research Institute. For other ways to get involved, there are more than 40 clubs and student organizations to check out, as well as fraternities and sororities.
#107 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location
McMinnville, Oregon
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1858
Selectivity
Unselective
Size
Small
1,704 Undergraduates
1,704 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.linfield.edu
Learning
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$64,750
Cost of Attendance
$28,620
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $43,232 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $43,232 |
| Room and Board Fees | $14,060 |
$61,254
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
90% (Unselective)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0
Application Fee
3.6
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
For International Students
80
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS, EIKEN, MELAB, TOEIC
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
ACT Reading Score is greater than or equal to 28 or SAT EBRW score is greater than or equal to 680 or IB English A score is greater than or equal to 5
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$43,885
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students
Need-based Aid
$31,713
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $64,750
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $64,750
77%
Students with need received Financial Aid
26.6%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
Priority Deadline: February 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Linfield Academic Competitive Scholarship
| Total Worth | $12,000 - $20,000. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Incoming students |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on academic performance |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Linfield Legacy Award
| Total Worth | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | new first-year or transfer students |
| Minimum Criteria | family members who attended Linfield on their application for admission. |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Linfield Academic Competitive Scholarships
| Total Worth | $12,000 - $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | First-year students |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on academic performance |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Music Achievement Awards
| Total Worth | Range from $5,000-$6,000 annually |
|---|---|
| Details | Students intending to major or minor in music will be considered for both Music Achievement and Participation Awards. |
The Gormley Endowed Scholarship Fund
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Details | this fund provides scholarship assistance to worthy and deserving students with financial need who are enrolled in the Online and Continuing Education Program. |
Students
1,704
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
81%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60%
Students graduate within 6 years