LC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.17%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,736
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at LC:
- Total Enrollment: 1,709, including 105 online students
- 1,652 Undergraduate, 57 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.8% men, 64.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 67 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
LC Overview
Linfield University (LC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in McMinnville, OR. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The LC's tuition & fees is $51,736 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $31,493.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,709 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
LC's acceptance rate is 85.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.02%.
LC ranked 103rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5th in Oregon Colleges rankings. Linfield University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Linfield University is $51,736. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,865.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $52,058 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $43,934.
| Undergraduate | $51,736 |
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| Graduate | $39,865 |
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| Undergraduate | $52,058 |
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| Graduate | $43,934 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Linfield University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at LC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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