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    Linfield University

    McMinnville, OR · West

    Acceptance rate
    85.2%
    Cost after aid
    $26,536
    Graduation rate
    70%

    What Linfield University says matters

    How Linfield University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    85%
    2,239 of 2,629
    Yield
    17%
    381 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    83%898 of 1,083
    Women
    87%1,339 of 1,544

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record

    Important

    • Academic GPA
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations

    Considered

    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Interview
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Linfield University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission63

    Entrance Exams

    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    Not Used
    ACT Only
    Not Used
    SAT Only
    Not Used

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    1,083
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    1,544
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    2
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    898
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,339
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    2
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    148
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    231
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    2,629
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    2,239
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    381
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,374
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,213
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    240
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,152
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    995
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    137
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    89
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    20
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    4
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    14
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    11
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    17
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Foreign language
    3
    Social studies
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Important
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.64
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Yes, by:
    Yes
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    Not pre-defined.
    Transfer Admission27

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    117
    Women
    256
    Unknown
    2
    Total
    375
    Men
    71
    Women
    143
    Unknown
    1
    Total
    215
    Men
    37
    Women
    71
    Unknown
    1
    Total
    109

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required for Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    College transcript, faculty or instructor recommendation. If fewer than two years of college/university (62 semester hours or equivalent in quarter hours) will be completed at the time of enrollment, an official high school transcript or an official copy of the GED will be required.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    12
    Number
    31
    Unit Type
    S
    Number
    31
    Unit Type
    S
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.linfield.edu/academic-policies-procedures/undergraduate/credit-for-work-not-completed-at-linfield/#creditforpriorlearningtext
    Academic Offerings and Policies25

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Yes
    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    External degree program
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Liberal arts/career combination
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    History
    Yes
    Physical Education
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Philosophy
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life34

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    36%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    13%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    20%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    90%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    10%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    32%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    20%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    13%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    61%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    39%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    11%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes

    Housing

    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Wellness housing
    Yes
    Annual Expenses26

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    51740
    Tuition
    51740

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    840
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15160
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8320
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6840
    Required Fees:
    840
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15160
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8320
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6840

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    18

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    400
    Transportation:
    1200
    Other expenses:
    2120
    Books and supplies:
    400
    Food only:
    6000
    Transportation
    1200
    Other expenses:
    2120
    Books and supplies:
    400
    Housing only:
    8320
    Food only:
    6840
    Food and housing total*
    15160
    Transportation:
    1200
    Other expenses:
    2120

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    1617
    Financial Aid98

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    60
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    29,375
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    3795373
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    2665143
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    26383719
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1635289
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    34479524
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    8837779
    Federal Work-Study
    2041111
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    302537
    Total Self-Help
    11181427
    Parent Loans
    1019010
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1235951
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2634
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    0
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    11510762
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    386852
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    11900248
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    4319581
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    2094965
    Total Self-Help
    6414546
    Parent Loans
    2257267
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1126496
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    363
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    313
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    313
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    311
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    225
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    309
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    99
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    95%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    48073
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    43500
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    5988
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3321
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,347
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,151
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,151
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,124
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    807
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,113
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    337
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    85%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    41917
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    36994
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    6192
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4332
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    50
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    43
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    43
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    38
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    25
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    11
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    54%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    15702
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12029
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4495
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4167

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    288

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    202
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    200
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    64
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    70.1
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    69.4
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    22.2
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    39557
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    26308
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    42596

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    9
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    25,389
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    228,500

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    Institution's own financial aid form
    Yes
    State aid form
    /X
    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Yes

    Financial Aid Reply

    or within____weeks of notification.
    2

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred44

    Diploma/Certificates

    Family and consumer sciences
    14.3
    Health professions and related programs
    14.3
    Business/marketing
    71.4
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1.3
    Natural resources and conservation
    .7
    Architecture
    .0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    .2
    Communication/journalism
    1.1
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    1.3
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    2.9
    Engineering
    0.7
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.1
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    1.1
    English
    1.8
    Liberal arts/general studies
    .2
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    4.3
    Mathematics and statistics
    1.4
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    .2
    Parks and recreation
    9.5
    Philosophy and religious studies
    .5
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    .7
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    4.1
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    4.3
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    2.1
    Health professions and related programs
    47.9
    Business/marketing
    12.1
    History
    0.7
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100.2
    Enrollment And Persistence161

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    148
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    231
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    58
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    91
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    326
    All other degree-seeking: women
    642
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    Total degree-seeking: men
    532
    Total degree-seeking: women
    964
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    6
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    538
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    970
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    4
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    34
    All other degree-seeking: women
    52
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    35
    Total degree-seeking: women
    57
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    12
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    27
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    47
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    84
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    15
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    10
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    8
    All other degree-seeking: women
    20
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    7
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    1
    All other degree-seeking: women
    1
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    4
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    2
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    5
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    1,641
    Total all graduate
    68
    Grand Total All Students
    1,709

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    24
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    37
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    4
    Hispanic/Latino
    101
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    13
    White, non-Hispanic
    198
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    3
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    17
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    5
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    35
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    5
    TOTAL
    381
    Nonresidents
    11
    Hispanic/Latino
    371
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    31
    White, non-Hispanic
    912
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    8
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    94
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    14
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    128
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    21
    TOTAL
    1,590
    Nonresidents
    22
    Hispanic/Latino
    376
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    31
    White, non-Hispanic
    941
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    9
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    96
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    14
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    127
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    25
    TOTAL
    1,641

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    4
    Bachelor's degrees
    498
    Postbachelor's certificates
    3
    Master's degrees
    45

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    91
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    123
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    111
    Total
    325
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    91
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    123
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    111
    Total
    325
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    47
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    60
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    72
    Total
    179
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    16
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    12
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    12
    Total
    40
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    5
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    10
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    65
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    77
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    87
    Total
    229
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    71.43
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    62.6
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    78.38
    Total
    70.46
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    118
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    157
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    124
    Total
    399
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    3
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    117
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    155
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    124
    Total
    396
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    60
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    87
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    73
    Total
    220
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    6
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    18
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    10
    Total
    34
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    66
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    108
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    84
    Total
    258
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    56.41
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    69.68
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    67.74
    Total
    65.15
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    124
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    22
    C. Total number who are women
    73
    D. Total number who are men
    51
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    103
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    20
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    47
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    7
    C. Total number who are women
    28
    D. Total number who are men
    19
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    16%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    17
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    7
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    5
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    1
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    171
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    29
    C. Total number who are women
    101
    D. Total number who are men
    70
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    119
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    37
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    7
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    5
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    1

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    1,617
    and ____ faculty
    139

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    151
    10-19
    144
    20-29
    78
    30-39
    36
    40-49
    9
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    418
    2-9
    29
    10-19
    54
    20-29
    7
    30-39
    0
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    90
    Source: Linfield University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Linfield University

    Linfield University is a very small private university in McMinnville, OR, in a city setting.

    What Linfield University looks for

    Linfield University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What is the acceptance rate at Linfield University?

      Linfield University admits roughly 85% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Linfield University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $26,536 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Linfield University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Linfield University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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