Linfield College was chartered as the Baptist College at McMinnville in the year 1858. It later became the McMinnville College. The institute was given its present name in the year 1922. Apart from the main campus in McMinnville, Oregon, Linfield College includes a campus in Portland which offers special courses in nursing and health sciences. Linfield College offers degrees and certificates in a host of academic disciplines. Students can choose from subjects including communication arts, creative writing, biology, anthropology, and computer science.
The athletics teams of Linfield College are nicknamed the Wildcats. Both the men and women members of Wildcats participate in sports including golf, tennis, basketball, and soccer. Besides, the college has several Greek organizations like the Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi, Sigma Kappa Phi, Delta Psi Delta, and Theta Chi.
Linfield is located in McMinnville, OR (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, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Linfield does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610. 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 1,693 enrolled students in 2007.
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
http://www.linfield.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 93 | business, international business, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | history, political science, English, sociology, creative writing, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 42 | biology, chemistry, physics courses, physical sciences, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 37 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Media | 20 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Linfield in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 366 | 34 |
In 2007, Linfield had a total enrollment of 1,693 students (1,667 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Linfield offers campus housing for 1,394 of its 1,667 (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 | 2,050 | 1,637 | 80% | 477 | 29% |
| Men | 964 | 704 | 73% | 201 | 29% |
| Women | 1,086 | 933 | 86% | 276 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| 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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,644 |
| Room and board | $ 7,340 |
| Room charge | $ 3,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| 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)
Linfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $74,578 | 11 | $72,370 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $56,214 | 15 | $54,603 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $48,054 | 18 | $47,856 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $63,926 | 44 | $56,285 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French 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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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