Linfield University: Review & Facts

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Linfield University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,755 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1858 and is the only college located in McMinnville, Oregon.

Linfield University is affiliated with American Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Linfield University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
59
Linfield University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Linfield University student retention rate is high at 81% (above Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Linfield University is good: 76%.

Student to faculty ratio at Linfield University is good -- 10:1. Read more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $48,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Linfield University beyond tuition are about $1,300; this totals $49,500 per academic year.

Read the details about Linfield University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 2,122 applications were submitted and 1,882 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Linfield University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Linfield University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Linfield University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Linfield University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $7,500 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Linfield University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Linfield University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Linfield University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Linfield University
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, Oregon
97128-6894, USA
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