by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,392 undergraduates in 2020, Linfield is a small, private university located in McMinnville, Oregon. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Linfield offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Linfield can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Linfield Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Linfield. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Linfield Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Linfield does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Linfield Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Linfield for Veterans Guide.
Linfield offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Linfield has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,392 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,365 (98.1%). Part-time attendance was 27 (1.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,365 | 27 | 1,392 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Linfield is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Linfield #715 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Linfield by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Linfield Diversity Guide.
Linfield has a total of 630 student athletes, 358 men and 272 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,220,402 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,059,554 |
| Net | $160,848 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Athletics