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 & 2021)
- 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)
A smart investment in your future
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (Stacker, 2021)
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2020, 2021 & 2022)
- 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 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)
Academic programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2022)
- Best Online Bachelors Degree Programs (Intelligent.com, 2022)
- Among the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 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
Linfield University named a 2022-23 'College of Distinction'
Linfield University named a 2022-23 'College of Distinction'
Linfield University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a well-known guide for college-bound students.
Linfield ranked Oregon’s top private university for online bachelor’s degrees
Uncommonly visible: First-generation students at Linfield are beacons, award-winners
Uncommonly visible: First-generation students at Linfield are beacons, award-winners
The NWCCU honored Linfield's First Scholars program with a Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement. The First Scholars program is a scholarship and mentorship program for first-generation students.