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About Linfield University

liberal arts collegesmall class sizesnursing and health focusaccessible admissions

Linfield University is a private liberal arts college in Mcminnville, OR, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Linfield University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 380 students each year. Linfield University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Linfield University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,410 per year; the sticker price of $62,182 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Linfield University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 2.50 unweighted

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Linfield University

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Essay Strategy
Linfield rates essays as notably important in their process, so use your personal statement to show how you would contribute to their tight-knit McMinnville campus community and connect your goals to a specific program like nursing, business, or their liberal arts core.
Test Score Strategy
Since Linfield is test optional and your score falls below their typical range, leave it off your application and let your GPA, coursework, and essays carry your academic story instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Linfield University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$62k/yr$20.1k
30k-48k~$62k/yr$18.7k
48k-75k~$62k/yr$22.8k
75k-110k~$62k/yr$26.1k
110k+~$62k/yr$32.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$71k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,695
Undergrad Enrollment
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