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Linfield University

McMinnville, OR linfield.edu 1,642 students

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.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,559
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$49,530
Sticker price (est.)

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.

Key Insight

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
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
77
$95,604/yr High 4.3x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
65
$47,517/yr Very High 3.5x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services 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
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
49
$43,512/yr High 1.2x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
47
$43,862/yr High 1.7x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
45
$31,285/yr Moderate 4.0x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
33
$42,677/yr High 1.3x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
30
$34,628/yr High 1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
30
$30,860/yr High 2.5x

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