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Unparalleled Excellence

Home to uncommon greatness. And people are noticing.

It's no secret. Linfield's unparalleled student experience prepares our graduates for success in their careers and personal lives – in a sustainable way, in an inclusive way and in an affordable way. And we're not the only ones who have realized it.

What matters to you, matters to us

A smart investment in your future

An affordable education

  • Best Bang for Your Buck in the West (Washington Monthly, 2020-2025) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
  • Hidden Gems in the Far West (College Raptor, 2022-2024)
  • No. 1 private college on Best Value Colleges in Oregon list (Research.com, 2023-24)
  • Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)

An inclusive and active community

  • Best College Athletics in Oregon — No. 2 in 2026 (Niche, 2021-2026)
  • Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting (ALL IN, 2022 & 2024)
  • No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (College Magazine, 2023)
  • Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2017-2022) 
  • Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement (ALL IN, 2022)

Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility 

  • No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2025)
  • Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Oregon (Intelligent.com, 2022-2024)
  • No. 27 college in U.S. for Online Bachelor's Degrees (University HQ, 2022)

Individual programs recognized for their excellence 

A commitment to sustainability

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Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success

Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review all agree — Linfield is among the best colleges in Oregon and the nation.
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Linfield named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ in new Carnegie Classification

Linfield University has been named an “Opportunity College and University” in the newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Linfield University keeps spot as Oregon’s top private college for online degrees

U.S. News & World Report named Linfield University the No. 1 private college in Oregon and No. 103 in the nation for online degrees.

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