Linfield University

Linfield University

Pacific Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
1,678 Undergrad Enrollment
10:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
900 SE Baker Street - McMinnville, OR 97128

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From Linfield University

Linfield College is a genuine community that supports students in a welcoming and inspiring environment. More than 1,700 students attend the residential campus in McMinnville with another 350 in the nursing major affiliated with a Portland hospital and medical center.

Academic expectations are high, and students develop the tools to meet those challenges. They engage in an academic setting where intellectual curiosity thrives. They develop global competencies in their chosen discipline through course content, study-abroad opportunities and interactions with individuals from other countries and cultures.

Linfield supports diversity of people and thought, and as a result, students are transformed in an experiential, collaborative teaching and learning environment. Students develop a deep grounding in the liberal arts and a broad foundation of the skills that lead to professional success and career agility.

A Linfield education fosters critical-thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills. A Linfield education promotes the power of discovery, opportunity and possibility. Linfield students, faculty and staff believe in improving the quality of life in local communities and around the world. Linfield - The Power of a Small College.

Neighborhood

Located in downtown McMinnville, Linfield's Baker Street campus sits within walking distance of local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique stores that give the area a small-town charm with genuine community character. Students can easily access the surrounding neighborhoods on foot to explore galleries, breweries, and parks that reflect Oregon's creative culture. The tree-lined streets and accessible downtown location create an intimate college environment where students can engage with the broader McMinnville community while maintaining a close-knit campus feel.
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,963 39 % 60 % -
Number admitted 1,726 39 % 60 % 1 %
Number enrolled 345 44 % 55 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Viticulture and Enology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
French Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
International and Intercultural Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
General Literature
Creative Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Japanese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Health Services Administration
Public Health Education and Promotion
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Materials Science
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Economics
Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Fine/Studio Arts
Music
Digital Arts

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Linfield University advances a vision of learning, life and community that: Promotes intellectual challenge and creativity, Values both theoretical and practical knowledge, Engages thoughtful dialogue in a climate of mutual respect, Honors the rich texture of diverse cultures and varied ways of understanding, Piques curiosity for a lifetime of inquiry, And inspires the courage to live by moral and spiritual principle and to defend freedom of conscience.