Linfield University
Linfield University at a Glance
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About Linfield University
According to Wikipedia, Linfield University is a private liberal arts college with campuses in McMinnville, and Portland, Oregon. Linfield Wildcats athletics participate in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference. Linfield reported a total of 1,755 students after the fall 2022 census date. The institution officially changed its name from Linfield College to Linfield University, effective July 1, 2020.
Linfield University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,963 | 85% | 80% | 62% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Linfield University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $52,650 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $20,669 |
| 30K - 48K | $18,875 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,457 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,675 |
| 110K+ | $31,216 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Linfield University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Linfield University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $81,101 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Linfield University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,901 | 1,821 | 80 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Linfield University?
Linfield University is located at 900 SE Baker, McMinnville, OR 97128-6894.
How Safe is Linfield University?
Relative to its enrollment, Linfield University has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. McMinnville has a violent crime rate of 0.24% and a property crime rate of 1.43%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Linfield University Known For?
Linfield University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Economics
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Literature
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Education
- History
- Medical
- Political Science
- Nursing
- Business
- Chemistry
- Law
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Linfield University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Linfield University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Linfield University ranks #819 in the U.S. and #4760 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesLinfield University ranks #873 in the U.S. and #2660 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesLinfield University ranks #948 in the U.S. and #3933 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesLinfield University ranks #1079 in the U.S. and #3244 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesLinfield University ranks #1101 in the U.S. and #5787 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesLinfield University ranks #1237 in the U.S. and #3243 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesLinfield University ranks #1332 in the U.S. and #5462 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesLinfield University ranks #1448 in the U.S. and #4639 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesLinfield University ranks #1454 in the U.S. and #4962 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesLinfield University ranks #2037 in the U.S. and #8650 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesLinfield University ranks #2124 in the U.S. and #5392 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesLinfield University ranks #2181 in the U.S. and #7819 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesLinfield University ranks #2304 in the U.S. and #7879 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesLinfield University ranks #2387 in the U.S. and #7720 worldwide for influence in Law.
Linfield University ranks #2501 in the U.S. and #9133 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesLinfield University ranks #2507 in the U.S. and #8824 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesLinfield University ranks #2591 in the U.S. and #10184 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesLinfield University ranks #2633 in the U.S. and #8662 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesLinfield University ranks #2785 in the U.S. and #11970 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesWho Are Linfield University's Most Influential Alumni?
Linfield University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Psychology, and Literature. Here are some of Linfield University's most famous alumni:
- Amy Tan
- An American novelist.
- Joe Medicine Crow
- An American historian.
- Shanto Iyengar
- An American political scientist.
- Donald Firesmith
- An American engineer.
- Kenneth Scott Latourette
- An American historian.
- Landon Curt Noll
- An American mathematician.
- Shane McCrae
- An American writer.
- Alfred A. Cave
- An American historian .
- George H. Burnett
- An American judge .
- Jerilynn Prior
- A Canadian endocrinologist.
- Lorie Fridell
- An American criminologist.
- Allen C. Kelley
- An Economist.
