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Linfield University’s incoming class reflects continued growth of Latine, first-generation student populations

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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

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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

Money magazine names Linfield one of Oregon’s top colleges for affordability and outcomes

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Best Colleges guide rates universities based on affordability and outcomes — and for the second year in a row, Linfield University earned 4.5 out of 5 stars.     Out of nearly 6,000 colleges and universities in the U.S., only 54 were ranked higher than Linfield. To even qualify for a rating, universities had to be above the national average in graduation rates, offer … [Read more...] about Money magazine names Linfield one of Oregon’s top colleges for affordability and outcomes

U.S. News & World Report names Linfield top private college in Oregon for online education

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For at least the tenth year in a row, Linfield University is the top-ranked private Oregon university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings. Linfield is third in the state, and 104th among the 339 U.S. institutions on the list. … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report names Linfield top private college in Oregon for online education