Unparalleled Excellence
Home to uncommon greatness. And people are noticing.
It's no secret. Linfield's unparalleled student experience prepares our graduates for success in their careers and personal lives – in a sustainable way, in an inclusive way and in an affordable way. And we're not the only ones who have realized it.
Regional and national rankings
Unmatched excellence
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States (Washington Monthly, 2019, 2020 & 2021)
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (Stacker, 2021)
- No. 29 Liberal Arts College in U.S. for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2021)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020 & 2021)
- Best college in Oregon to get a job (Zippia, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Top-earning graduates in Oregon (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2018)
An affordable education
- Best Bang for your Buck in the West (Washington Monthly, 2020, 2021 & 2022) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- Hidden Gems in the Far West (College Raptor, 2022)
- No. 3 Best Value College in Oregon (Niche, 2022)
- No. 6 Best Value College in Oregon (SmartAsset, 2021)
- Best kept secret in higher education (College Gazette, 2020)
- Best value in Oregon (Money Magazine, 2018) (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
An inclusive community
- Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Best Liberal Arts College in Oregon for First-Generation Students (Washington Monthly, 2020)
- Top Oregon college for adult learners (Washington Monthly, 2019)
- Top liberal arts college in the West for veterans (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- Among the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022 & 2023)
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2022)
- No. 1 Private College Athletics Program in Oregon (Niche, 2021 & 2022)
- Best Online Bachelors Degree Programs (Intelligent.com, 2022)
- Among the Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- No. 4 Best Bachelor's Degree in Oregon (University HQ, 2022)
- No. 2 Nursing School in Oregon (RN Careers, 2021)
- Top 25 Online RN to BSN Degrees (Top RN to BSN, 2021)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (Princeton Review, 2010-2022)
- Best value green college (BestValueSchools.com, 2020)
Related News
U.S. News & World Report named Linfield best for social mobility and ethnic diversity
U.S. News & World Report named 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.
Washington Monthly names Linfield No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon
Washington Monthly names Linfield No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon
Linfield University is the No. 1 liberal arts college or university in Oregon, according to Washington Monthly’s 2022 College Guide and Rankings.
Linfield repeats at Oregon's No. 1 college for job placement
Linfield repeats at Oregon's No. 1 college for job placement
For the fourth year in a row, Linfield is the No. 1 college for job placement, according to Zippia.