Linfield University
Linfield College
McMinnville, Oregon 97128-6894
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Linfield University is a private institution in McMinnville with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,638 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,341.
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History & Fun Facts
- •(October 2024) The 1800s Linfield traces its history back to the earliest days of Oregon Territory, when pioneer Baptists in Oregon City created the Oregon Baptist Educational Society in 1848.
- •This society was organized to establish a Baptist school in the region, which began as Oregon City College in 1849.
- •Other accounts indicate that the Baptist group purchased the land in 1857 in order to start their school.
- •The Oregon Territorial Legislature chartered the Baptist College at McMinnville in 1858.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
19.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Programs (56)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average