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Linfield University

McMinnville, OR·Private·~85% acceptance

Located in McMinnville, OR, Linfield University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 85% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $26,536 per year after financial aid. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $78,638 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$26,536/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $65,935
Aid cuts ~$39,399/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 10
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.37–3.87
SAT (middle 50%)1050–1210
ACT (middle 50%)20–27
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$70,643
median earnings, 6yr
$78,638
median earnings, 10yr
How Linfield reads an application

What Linfield values

Very important
Course rigor
Important
Grades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendations
Also considered
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Linfield’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Linfield requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Linfield requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Linfield University's acceptance rate?
Linfield University admits about 85% of applicants.
How much does Linfield University cost?
At Linfield University, the average net price after aid is about $26,536 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $65,935 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Linfield University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1050–1210 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT.
What are Linfield University's application deadlines?
Linfield University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 10, Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Linfield University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Linfield University rates Course rigor as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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