Linfield College

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U.S. News Rankings

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U.S. News rank Category Name #112 National Liberal Arts Colleges

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Summary

Linfield College is a private institution that was founded in 1858. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,727, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 193 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Linfield College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 112. Its tuition and fees are $34,328 (2012-13).

Linfield College has a residential campus in McMinnville, Ore. Through the Linfield Curriculum, students take a wide variety of general education courses, no matter what they major in. Undergraduates can get involved in faculty research projects through the Linfield Research Institute. For other ways to get involved, there are more than 40 clubs and student organizations to check out, as well as fraternities and sororities. The Linfield College athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in the NCAA Division III, and the football team boasts a record of more than 50 consecutive winning seasons. During the school’s January term, Linfield students may complete an intensive four-week course or trip abroad. Notable alumni of Linfield College include Randy Mueller, general manager of the Miami Dolphins; former New York Yankees MVP Scott Brosius; and Peter Fisher, cofounder of third party investments and 401(k) consulting firm AndersonFisher.

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Linfield College is one of the few schools in the Pacific Northwest dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education. The park-like campus is located an hour from Portland, Ore., and an hour from Pacific Ocean beaches, and is home to a vibrant community of students who engage in rigorous intellectual inquiry and experiential learning. Students come first at Linfield. The small college offers a friendly, supportive community where professors know their students' names. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1, classes are led by caring professors, and learning takes place in a collaborative environment. Students work alongside faculty mentors on research projects, papers and conference presentations that stretch across the curriculum. Classes are taught by faculty who are experts in their field; 93 percent have the highest degrees available in their discipline. A four-week January Term gives students an opportunity to pursue topics in depth, with classes held on campus and abroad. Linfield educates students to become global citizens; half of all Linfield graduates have studied outside the U.S. Students balance academic life by competing in athletics and intramurals, joining one or more of 57 clubs and organizations, and participating in the visual and performing arts, including 14 musical groups. Linfield sponsors concerts, theatre productions, sports events, lectures, the Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium and the Linfield Gallery, which draws national praise for innovative art exhibits. Students also hold traditional celebrations and activities that create community, including a Hawaiian lu'au, outdoor recreation adventures, movie and comedy nights, community mural-painting projects and an end-of-school Wildstock music festival. These activities nurture campus friendships that often last a lifetime. The Wildcat football team has the longest winning streak of any college football team in the country - 56 consecutive winning seasons. The women's softball team has won the NCAA Division III championship title twice in the last five years, in 2007 and 2011. Many scholar-athletes on 19 varsity athletic teams excel not only on the field and court, but also in the classroom, where they rank high in academic performance. Students learn about social and environmental issues through community and global service. Linfield regularly ranks as one of the nation's top schools for community engagement and commitment to sustainability. Current students focus primarily on sustainability initiatives, outreach to disadvantaged youth and the homeless, and support of low-income, first-generation college students. An active Latino club also provides outreach to incoming students and the local community. Linfield offers 47 majors and enrolls more than 2,600 students through three programs: a residential liberal arts and sciences program on the McMinnville, Ore., campus; a nursing program in Portland, Ore.; and the Adult Degree Program, which supports students at eight Oregon sites and serves a virtual learning community across the globe. Linfield College was named one of the nation's top picks for high school counselors across the nation and has been nationally praised for combining affordability and excellence. Established in 1858, Linfield is one of the first colleges in the Pacific Northwest.

General Information

School type	private, coed college
Year founded	1858
Religious affiliation	American Baptist
Academic calendar	4-1-4
Setting	rural
2011 Endowment	$81,345,732

Applying

When applying to Linfield College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 15. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.2 percent and an early acceptance rate of 96.9 percent.

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Selectivity	selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	76.2%
Application deadline	rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	February 15

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Linfield College is 12:1, and the school has 67.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Linfield College include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81.2 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	12:1
4-year graduation rate	61
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 26% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 10% Social Sciences 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 7% Education 7%

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Student Life

Linfield College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,727, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students. At this school, 74.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 26.0 percent of students live off campus. Linfield College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

Total enrollment	1,727
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA III

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Campus Info & Services

Linfield College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, and health insurance. Linfield College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Linfield College, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Linfield College.

Students who have cars on campus	50%
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At Linfield College, 73.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,816.

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Tuition and fees	$34,328 (2012-13)
Room and board	$9,400 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data