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U.S. College Road Trip! Episode 17 - Linfield University, McMinnville, OR


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Linfield University (I went with the old logo because I think it is more interesting) is a private university with campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon. Linfield University is committed to educating the whole person, inside and outside the classroom. The university offers a sense of genuine community and wholehearted intellectual exchange that students crave but rarely find.


Notable alumni include author Amy Tan, basketball coach Mark Few and Joe Welsh. Linfield’s football program has had winning seasons since 1956. Unfortunately many of those wins were over my alma mater Willamette. Here are some unique features of Linfield University:

  • Diversity: The diversity of Linfield's student body has been recognized by Washington Monthly from 2017-2022, naming the institution on its "Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific".

  • Academic programs: Linfield University offers a broad liberal arts core, as well as programs in business, religious studies, education, and nursing. The university also offers special academic programs such as accelerated study, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, and dual enrollment of high school students.

  • Athletics: Linfield University's athletics program, the Linfield Wildcats, participates in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference.

  • The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees and has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,392.

  • Location: Linfield University is located in McMinnville, Oregon, a rural setting that provides a peaceful and scenic environment for students. The university also has a campus in Portland, Oregon, which provides students with access to a variety of internships, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences.

Linfield University is known for its challenging and innovative academic programs, broad liberal arts core, and diverse student body. The university offers programs in business, religious studies, education, and nursing, as well as special academic programs such as accelerated study, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, and dual enrollment of high school students. Linfield University also has a campus in Portland, Oregon, which provides students with access to a variety of internships, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences.


The acceptance rate for the Class of 2024 was 79% . The average SAT score for students who are accepted is between 1040-1230.


Here’s the link for admissions to learn more. https://www.linfield.edu/admission/ Go Wildcats!


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