Overview
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| Location | McMinnville, Oregon |
| Online | linfield.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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.
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Linfield is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Linfield University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#232 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#177 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Oregon
#279 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1210 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $200 |
| Other Fees | $850 |
| Room and Board | $14,060 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,990 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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, 2025