At a glance
Average net price
$26,536
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.5%
Admission rate
85%
Undergrad size
1,621
In-state tuition
$50,850
Out-of-state tuition
$50,850
Cost of attendance
$65,935
Median earnings (10y)
$78,638
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (47%), social sciences (13%), business (12%).
- STEM10%
- Health47%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services11%
- Health professions47.2%~765 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.3%~199 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~151 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.6%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.4%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.4%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.0%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture1.4%~23 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 529 | $83,056 | $31,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 66 | $23,712 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $31,242 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 43 | $36,004 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 37 | $42,143 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | $57,453 | $28,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 23 | $51,530 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 23 | $33,339 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | $37,519 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $29,345 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 16 | $52,744 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | $27,000 |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Linfield University
Linfield University is a mid-sized institution located in McMinnville, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,621 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Linfield University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,536 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $50,850 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,935 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.5%, a strong completion outcome. 79.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,638 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Linfield University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (47% of credentials), social sciences (13% of credentials), business (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Linfield University accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in McMinnville, Oregon (town), Linfield University draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Linfield University
Q.How much does Linfield University cost?
The average net price at Linfield University is $26,536 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,935.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Linfield University?
Linfield University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Linfield University?
Linfield University admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Linfield University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Linfield University graduate earns $78,638 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Linfield University?
Published tuition is $50,850 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Linfield University located?
Linfield University is located in McMinnville, Oregon (ZIP 97128).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Linfield University at their official website.