A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Linfield are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
13%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 87% more female students than male students enrolled at Linfield University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Linfield has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
611
|
| Women |
1,143
|
Linfield serves a low number of students outside of Oregon, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209065 IPEDS survey data for Linfield University.