Linfield University

Private nonprofit four-year university in McMinnville, OR that costs an average of $24,882 a year after financial aid, admits 85% of applicants and graduates 62% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$24,882
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
62%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$81,101

Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,621 undergraduates

Cost of Linfield University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$67,260
Tuition and fees, in-state$52,650
Housing and food (on campus)$15,160
Books and supplies$400
Average net price after aid$24,882

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,669
$30,001–48,000$18,875
$48,001–75,000$20,457
$75,001–110,000$24,675
$110,001+$31,216

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Linfield University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate85%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate62%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$71,189
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$81,101
Rank in Oregon (earnings)3rd of 22 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans61%

Majors and programs at Linfield University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (49)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing518$103,682$22,500
Marketing17$50,089—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness75$47,355$25,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41$47,129$27,000
Psychology43$43,478$26,605
Accounting and Related Services22——
Anthropology8——
Area Studies2——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology20——
Biology27——
Business Administration, Management and Operations46—$26,500
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies19——
Computer Science10——
Computer Systems Analysis3——
Data Science1——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7——
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Economics16——
Engineering Physics6——
English Language and Literature———
Finance and Financial Management Services25——
Fine and Studio Arts9——
Food Science and Technology12——
History11——
International Business1——
International Relations and National Security Studies4——
International/Globalization Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Literature10——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Materials Sciences———
Mathematics16——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Music2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10——
Non-Professional Legal Studies11——
Philosophy3——
Physics4——
Political Science and Government8——
Public Health24——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies12——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11——
Social Sciences1——
Sociology11——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——
Visual and Performing Arts7——

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services1——
Human Resources Management and Services1——
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education1——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations18——
Food Science and Technology———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing41—$85,182
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness12——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services6——

Similar colleges in Oregon

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Willamette UniversitySalem$25,90877%$62,275
Pacific UniversityForest Grove$35,52090%$67,497
Reed CollegePortland$32,80025%$64,977
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland$34,28678%$64,090
George Fox UniversityNewberg$31,64894%$62,873
University of PortlandPortland$28,80389%$85,634
Corban UniversitySalem$32,91394%$53,254
Bushnell UniversityEugene$19,62467%$58,808

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About Linfield University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMcMinnville, OR
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,621
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitelinfield.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Linfield University's acceptance rate?

Linfield University admits 85% of applicants.

How much does Linfield University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $67,260 a year (tuition and fees: $52,650). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,882 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,669.

How much do Linfield University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $81,101 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 22 similar colleges in Oregon. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($103,682 a year after graduation).

What is Linfield University's graduation rate?

62% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.