Linfield University
Linfield University's main campus is located in McMinnville, Oregon, set in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. The student body is known for its strong sense of community, with a focus on undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. Linfield is distinctive for its study abroad program, which has a high rate of participation among students. Its second campus in Portland focuses on nursing programs.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Linfield University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 81% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $26,242, roughly 47% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $24,625 | $98,500 |
| $30K – $48K | $23,985 | $95,940 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,378 | $85,512 |
| $75K – $110K | $28,268 | $113,072 |
| $110K+ | $32,957 | $131,828 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $49,530 | $198,120 |
Programs at Linfield University
10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
77
|
$95,604/yr | High | 4.3x |
| Finance Compare across schools → |
65
|
$47,517/yr | Very High | 3.5x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
61
|
$58,914/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
50
|
$46,734/yr | Very High | 2.5x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
49
|
$43,512/yr | High | 1.2x |
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47
|
$43,862/yr | High | 1.7x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools → |
45
|
$31,285/yr | Moderate | 4.0x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$42,677/yr | High | 1.3x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$34,628/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
30
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$30,860/yr | High | 2.5x |