Linfield University
PrivateMcMinnville, OR
Linfield University is a private small school in McMinnville, OR, enrolling about 1,621 undergraduates. Linfield University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 85%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $109,374/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Linfield University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Linfield University's numbers?
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From Linfield University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Linfield University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Linfield University look for in applicants?
Per Linfield University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Linfield University's acceptance rate?
Linfield University in McMinnville, OR admits approximately 85% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Linfield University cost?
Linfield University's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,935 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Linfield University?
Linfield University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Linfield University require students to live on campus?
No -- Linfield University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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