Linfield University has earned the highest ranking of any private college on Research.com’s 2026 “Best Value Colleges in Oregon” list, reinforcing the university’s position as one of the best educational investments in the Pacific Northwest. Research.com’s methodology evaluates colleges on key indicators of value, including tuition and fees, financial aid availability, … [Read more...] about Linfield University named Oregon’s top-ranking private institution on Research.com’s 2026 Best Value list
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Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
The latest national rankings from five major publications place Linfield University among the nation’s best. Linfield recently earned recognition from Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review. This includes claiming the No. 1 spot in Oregon for value by Niche, as well as being the top-ranked liberal arts college in Oregon for outcomes, earning and … [Read more...] about Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
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
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
U.S. News & World Report names Linfield best for social mobility and ethnic diversity
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Linfield University one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility. In the publication's 2023 rankings, Linfield was named the top liberal arts college in Oregon and No. 57 in the nation on the "Top Performers in Social Mobility" list. The social mobility … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report names Linfield best for social mobility and ethnic diversity






