Linfield College-McMinnville Campus

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Linfield College is a private, comprehensive liberal arts institution with a main campus in McMinnville, a second campus in Portland, and one of the best online colleges in Oregon. Combined, these locations enroll more than 2,500 students every year, representing 24 states and 23 countries. Students have been pursuing distance education programs at Linfield since 1975. Currently, the college offers ten online undergraduate degrees, five minors, and 19 certificates. Students can choose from more than two dozen diverse areas of study, including computer information systems, environmental studies, wine marketing, and creative writing. Linfield allows eligible students to earn up to 30 credits for prior learning and experience. All students receive access to a virtual writing lab and live tutoring. To apply, prospective students must provide official transcripts; a $50 fee; and information regarding academic history, employment, and personal background. State residency does not impact tuition costs.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

82% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

32k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

52%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
5	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
6	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
7	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
8	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
9	Education	✔	✔	✔
10	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
11	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
12	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✔
13	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
14	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
15	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
16	History	✔	✔	✔
17	History	✔	✔	✔
18	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✔	✕
19	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
20	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✕
21	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
22	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✔
23	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✔
24	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✕
25	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
26	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
27	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✔
28	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕