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.
Regional and national rankings
Unmatched excellence
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- Opportunity College and University (Carnegie, 2025)
- College of Distinction (Colleges of Distinction, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
- Best Colleges in America (Money Magazine, 2023-2025)
- Best College in the West (Princeton Review, 2020-2026)
- America's Top Colleges (Forbes Magazine, 2022-2025)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 55 in 2025 (Washington Monthly, 2019-2025)
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2026)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020-2024)
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)
- 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)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 7 Best Online Accounting Degree (Best Colleges, 2025)
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (Broadcast Education Association, 2024)
- No. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (Intelligent.com, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2026)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (RN Careers, 2024)
- No. 7 Best Online RN to BSN Program in U.S. (Top RN to BSN, 2021-2023)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022,2025)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (Princeton Review, 2010-2025)
Related News
Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University as the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates.
Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
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.
Linfield named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ in new Carnegie Classification
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.