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
- College of Distinction (Colleges of Distinction, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
- Best Colleges in America (Money Magazine, 2023 & 2024)
- Best College in the West (Princeton Review, 2020-2025)
- America's Top Colleges (Forbes Magazine, 2022 & 2023)
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2024)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 69 in 2024 (Washington Monthly, 2019-2023)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020-2024)
- Top 20% of universities in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (Stacker, 2021)
An affordable education
- Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)
- Best Bang for Your Buck in the West (Washington Monthly, 2020-2024) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- Hidden Gems in the Far West (College Raptor, 2022-2024)
- No. 1 private college on Best Value Colleges in Oregon list (Research.com, 2023-24)
- No. 6 Best Value College in Oregon (SmartAsset, 2021)
- Best kept secret in higher education (College Gazette, 2020)
An inclusive and active community
- Best College Athletics in Oregon (Niche, 2021-2024)
- No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (College Magazine, 2023)
- Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2017-2022)
- Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting (ALL IN, 2022,24)
- Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement (ALL IN, 2022)
- Best Liberal Arts College in Oregon for First-Generation Students (Washington Monthly, 2020)
Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2025)
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Oregon (Intelligent.com, 2022-2024)
- No. 27 college in U.S. for Online Bachelor's Degrees (University HQ, 2022)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (Broadcast Education Association, 2024)
- No. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (Intelligent.com, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2024)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (RN Careers, 2024)
- No. 7 Best Online RN to BSN Program in U.S. (Top RN to BSN, 2021-2023)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022,2025)
- No. 11 Best College in U.S. for Online Marketing Degree (University HQ, 2022)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (Princeton Review, 2010-2025)
- Best value green college (BestValueSchools.com, 2020)
Related News
Linfield University keeps spot as Oregon’s top private college for online degrees
Linfield University keeps spot as Oregon’s top private college for online degrees
U.S. News & World Report named Linfield University the No. 1 private college in Oregon and No. 103 in the nation for online degrees.
Linfield No. 1 for social mobility, graduate earnings among Oregon liberal arts colleges
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.
Linfield named 2024-25 College of Distinction
Linfield named 2024-25 College of Distinction
For the third consecutive year, Linfield University is recognized for its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education.