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Linfield University

McMinnville, Oregon

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Overview

Enrollment

1,754
Linfield University overview
Location McMinnville, Oregon
Online linfield.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation American Baptist
Linfield University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Linfield University, located in McMinnville, Oregon, sits on a 189-acre campus in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, approximately 50 miles southwest of Portland. Established in 1858 as Baptist College at McMinnville, the institution maintains its private, liberal arts focus while operating an additional campus in Portland dedicated to nursing education. The university offers undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with notable strengths in business, nursing, and wine studies?the latter leveraging its location in Oregon's premier wine-growing region. Residential students occupy traditional dormitories and apartment-style housing on the main McMinnville campus, which features Pacific Northwest architectural elements amid park-like grounds. Linfield competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Wildcats, primarily within the Northwest Conference.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Linfield is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 1050/1210
ACT 20/27
GPA 3.71

Applications Accepted

88.7% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,700
Costs for Linfield University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$715
Room and Board $13,600
Budget for Other Expenses$2,800
Total One Year Cost$64,815

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Linfield University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 26%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
Social Sciences 10%
Education 7%
Communication 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024