Linfield University is the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates. This announcement comes Tuesday as part of U.S. News & World Report's annual publication. This is the sixth year in a row that Linfield has topped the 2026 Top Performers on Social Mobility – National Liberal Arts Colleges list. The 2026 … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
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Linfield named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ in new Carnegie Classification
National honor confirms what Linfield students already know: opportunity lives here Linfield University has been named an “Opportunity College and University” in the newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, putting a national spotlight on Linfield’s long-standing commitment to access, affordability and social mobility. The updated … [Read more...] about Linfield named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ in new Carnegie Classification
Linfield University’s incoming class reflects continued growth of Latine, first-generation student populations
Linfield University’s incoming class of 454 undergraduate first-year and transfer students is the most diverse in school history. The large class consists has 46% on the McMinnville campus and 53% on the Portland campus identifying as U.S. students of color. Additionally, 48% of all new students are first-generation college students, and 43% are eligible for Federal Pell … [Read more...] about Linfield University’s incoming class reflects continued growth of Latine, first-generation student populations
Linfield ranked among top colleges for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report
National publication recognizes Linfield University for ongoing commitment to serving economically disadvantaged students Announced Sept. 24, U.S. News & World Report ranked Linfield University the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon for social mobility. In the publication’s 2025 rankings, Linfield finished in the top spot in the state, and tied for No. 60 in the nation, … [Read more...] about Linfield ranked among top colleges for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report
Washington Monthly ranks Linfield No. 1 for social mobility, graduate earnings among Oregon liberal arts colleges
Linfield University is the No. 1 liberal arts college for social mobility and graduate earnings in Oregon, according to Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide and Rankings. … [Read more...] about Washington Monthly ranks Linfield No. 1 for social mobility, graduate earnings among Oregon liberal arts colleges
