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, 2020-2024)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 54 in 2023 (Washington Monthly, 2019-2023)
- College of Distinction (Colleges of Distinction, 2022-23, 2023-24)
- No. 9 Liberal Arts College in U.S. for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2023)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (Washington Monthly, 2020-2023)
- Best college in Oregon to get a job (Zippia, 2017, 2019-2022)
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (Stacker, 2021)
An affordable education
- Best Bang for your Buck in the West (Washington Monthly, 2020-2023) (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. 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 and active community
- 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)
- 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)
Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2024)
- 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. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (Intelligent.com, 2024)
- Among the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2024)
- Among the Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- No. 11 Best College in U.S. for Online Marketing Degree (University HQ, 2022)
- No. 1 Private College Athletics Program in Oregon (Niche, 2021 & 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, 2010-2023)
- Best value green college (BestValueSchools.com, 2020)
Related News
U.S. News & World Report names Linfield top private college in Oregon for online education
U.S. News & World Report names Linfield top private college in Oregon for online education
For at least the tenth year in a row, Linfield is the top-ranked private Oregon university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings.
Linfield online degrees earn national, statewide rankings
Linfield online degrees earn national, statewide rankings
Linfield's OCE is listed among the top 5 online programs in Oregon, according to two national rankings sites.
Linfield named a 'best value' by Research.com
Linfield named a 'best value' by Research.com
Linfield was the No. 1 private college in Oregon for value and return on investment.