Linfield Facts
Linfield College is an independent, comprehensive undergraduate institution, nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding academic programs and distinctive international emphasis. Linfield’s challenging and exciting academic programs feature a broad liberal arts core and an atmosphere in which there is genuine concern for individuals. Linfield College includes a residential campus in McMinnville, Oregon; the Linfield College-Good Samaritan School of Nursing in northwest Portland, Oregon; and, an Adult Degree Program offering seven degrees and four certificate programs online and at eight sites across Oregon.
Linfield At A Glance
Founded: 1858
Enrollment: 1,700 (Arts & Sciences Campus in McMinnville); 350 (Nursing & Health Sciences Campus in Portland)
Type: Four year, co-ed, comprehensive, undergraduate, private
Endowment: $67 million
Student Profile
Female-to-male ratio: 57% female, 43% male
Five-year average retention rate: 85%
Freshman Class Profile
Mid-Range GPA: 3.42-3.85
Mid-Range SAT Scores: 1100-1200 (Critical Reading and Math only)
Mid-Range ACT Scores: 22-28
Representation: Linfield College students come from 25 states and 28 countries. International students make up 7% of the student body, while American ethnic students make up 17%.
First Generation students: 14%
Linfield Legacy: 16%
Meet the Linfield College Class of 2015
Learning Environment
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 17
Percentage of faculty with terminal degrees (Ph.D. or MFA): 95%
Academic calendar: 4-1-4
Financial Aid
Percentage of freshmen receiving some form of financial aid: 98.71%
Average financial aid package for freshmen: $22,703
Average award for freshmen with need: $25,209
Students receiving merit-based scholarships: 76%
Annual Costs
Tuition: $34,000
Room: $5,660
Board: $4,220
Fees: $356
Direct Costs: $43,728
Mission Statement
Linfield College advances a vision of learning, life, and community that
- promotes intellectual challenge and creativity,
- values both theoretical and practical knowledge,
- engages thoughtful dialogue in a climate of mutual respect,
- honors the rich texture of diverse cultures and varied ways of understanding,
- piques curiosity for a lifetime of inquiry,
- and inspires the courage to live by moral and spiritual principle and to defend freedom of conscience.
Organization and Governance
Linfield College is a four-year, non-profit, coeducational, liberal arts institution historically and currently affiliated with the American Baptist Churches. All college operations are governed by administration and faculty, with ultimate responsibility resting with the Board of Trustees. The college is committed to the teaching of undergraduates in an atmosphere of academic freedom that offers intellectual rigor, creativity, and a sense of personal and social responsibility.
Accreditation & Non-Discrimination Policy
Linfield College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specialized accreditation is granted to certain of the college’s individual programs. The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The education program is approved for training of elementary and secondary teachers by the State of Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission. Linfield College’s music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and its athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The college maintains affiliation with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A.
Linfield College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, change the calendar and rules regarding admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall, at the discretion of such authorities, apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are matriculated in the college.
Linfield College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical handicap or other disabling condition in its educational programs, admission, activities, or employment policies.
Sustainability
Linfield students, faculty, staff and administrators consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability both on and off campus. Linfield’s sustainability effort may be seen in many ways including student projects and initiatives as well as conservation efforts taken on by the administrative body of the college. Linfield is a signatory of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
Crime Statistics
A report containing Linfield’s most recent crime statistics, including
Linfield Campus Safety’s Annual Security Report, is available to all prospective
students and parents. This report includes statistics for the previous three
years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off campus
buildings or property owned or controlled by Linfield; and on public property
within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report also
includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies
concerning sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a paper copy of this report from Linfield Campus Safety (503-883-SAFE),
or the document can be viewed or printed from the Linfield College website.