Linfield University
McMinnville, OR · Private
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Linfield University admitted 84.1% of applicants university-wide (2,121 of 2,522).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 84.1% | 2,121 | 2,522 |
| In-state | 85.4% | 1,216 | 1,424 |
| Out-of-state | 86.9% | 862 | 992 |
| International applicants | 24.3% | 18 | 74 |
| Men | 84.1% | 817 | 971 |
| Women | 84.2% | 1,302 | 1,546 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,121 admitted students, 383 enrolled (18.1% yield).
Linfield University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Linfield University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $73,440/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,180 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,260 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $73,440/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,059 |
| $30k–48k | $18,664 |
| $48k–75k | $22,806 |
| $75k–110k | $26,070 |
| Over $110k | $32,519 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Linfield University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Personal Essay
- Short Answer (Linfield-specific question)
- School Report
- Official High School Transcript
- Counselor Recommendation (optional)
- Teacher Recommendation (optional)
- Mid-Year Transcript
International applicants
- Common Application
- Personal Essay
- Short Answer (Linfield-specific question)
- School Report
- Official High School Transcript
- Counselor Recommendation (optional)
- Teacher Recommendation (optional)
- Mid-Year Transcript
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Linfield University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,638
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Linfield University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #111
- Forbes: #331
- Niche: #688
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Linfield University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Social sciences (6%), Psychology (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 66% of class sections have under 20 students.
Linfield University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.