Academic 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
An affordable education
- Best Bang for your Buck in the West (Washington Monthly, 2020)
- No. 4 Best Value College in Oregon (Niche, 2021)
- Best value in Oregon (Money Magazine, 2018) (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
A smart investment in your future
- Best college in Oregon to get a job (Zippia, 2019 and 2020)
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)
- No. 7 Liberal Arts College in U.S. for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020)
- Top-earning graduates in Oregon (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2018)
An inclusive community
- Best Liberal Arts College in Oregon for First-Generation Students (Washington Monthly, 2020)
- Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Top Oregon college for adult learners (Washington Monthly, 2019)
- Top liberal arts college in the West for veterans (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
A commitment to sustainability
- Best value green college (BestValueSchools.com, 2020)
- Top green colleges (Princeton Review, 2019)
Related News
Linfield’s support for veterans applauded on CNN
Linfield’s support for veterans applauded on CNN
Linfield University is the subject of a new CNN branded-content video, “Small Town Heroes: Creating Support For Veterans In Higher Education.”
Linfield sees more diverse student enrollment
Linfield sees more diverse student enrollment
Linfield University continues to become an increasingly diverse institution, fall enrollment numbers show.
Linfield named top Oregon liberal arts college for earnings and first-generation students
Linfield named top Oregon liberal arts college for earnings and first-generation students
Washington Monthly recognized Linfield as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon for earnings and first-generation student performance in its 2020 college guide.