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Linfield is located in McMinnville, Oregon (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a American Baptist school. Linfield is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Linfield has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, mathematics, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Linfield does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Linfield is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 1,750 enrolled students in 2005.
Linfield has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Linfield values student athletics, and belongs to the Northwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128-6894
General Phone: (503) 883-2200
Admissions Phone: (503) 883-2213
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 883-2225
http://www.linfield.edu
Linfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 67 | business, international business, finance, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | history, sociology, political science, economics, English, creative writing, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Science | 32 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry, physics, physics courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Media | 16 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Linfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 310 | 36 |
In 2005, Linfield had a total enrollment of 1,750 students (1,724 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 55% |
| Washington | 19% |
| California | 8% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Linfield offers campus housing for 1,326 of its 1,724 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of McMinnville, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,131 | 1,560 | 73% | 488 | 31% |
| Men | 1,002 | 686 | 68% | 228 | 33% |
| Women | 1,129 | 874 | 77% | 260 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 883-2213
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,022 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,022 |
| Room and board | $ 6,610 |
| Room charge | $ 3,540 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Linfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 883-2225
Linfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $65,282 | 11 | $62,948 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $48,252 | 13 | $47,604 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $41,676 | 17 | $40,515 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $55,407 | 41 | $48,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northwest Conference |
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Linfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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