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
- Opportunity College and University (Carnegie, 2025)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Outcomes (Washington Monthly, 2024)
- College of Distinction (Colleges of Distinction, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
- Best Colleges in America (Money Magazine, 2023-2026)
- Best College in the West (Princeton Review, 2020-2027)
- America's Top Colleges (Forbes Magazine, 2022-2026)
- Top performer on social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2026)
- Top 9% of nursing schools in the U.S. (Niche, 2027)
An affordable education
- 2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington Monthly, 2026)
- 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, 2026)
- Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)
An inclusive and active community
- No. 2 Best College in Oregon for Women (Newsweek, 2026)
- Best College Athletics in Oregon — No. 2 in 2027 (Niche, 2021-2027)
- Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting (ALL IN, 2022 & 2024)
- No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (College Magazine, 2023)
- Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement (ALL IN, 2022)
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)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 7 Best Online Accounting Degree (Best Colleges, 2025)
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (Broadcast Education Association, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2026)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (RN Careers, 2024)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2022,2025)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (Princeton Review, 2010-2025)
Related News
Linfield University earns top rankings in Oregon for value, outcomes and student experience
Linfield University earns top rankings in Oregon for value, outcomes and student experience
New rankings place Linfield among Oregon’s top colleges and among the nation’s best in athletics, nursing and liberal arts.
Linfield listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
Linfield listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
Linfield University was named Oregon’s top-ranking private institution on Research.com’s 2026 Best Value list.
Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University as the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates.