Linfield University

McMinnville, Oregon

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

$49,530

In-State Tuition

65.1%

Graduation Rate

$78,638

Median Earnings

1,642

Enrollment

Linfield University is a private institution in McMinnville, Oregon with 1,642 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $49,530 compared with a Oregon nursing-school average of $16,257. The school reports a graduation rate of 65.1%, median earnings of $78,638, and median federal debt of $25,000.

Tuition vs State

$49,530

+$33,273

$49,530 is higher than the state average of $16,257.

Graduation vs State

65.1%

+18.3%

65.1% is higher than the state average of 46.8%.

Earnings vs State

$78,638

+$34,198

$78,638 is higher than the state average of $44,440.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 7% Graduation rank: Top 28% Value rank: Top 43%

About Linfield University

Location	McMinnville, Oregon
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.linfield.edu
In-State Tuition	$49,530
Out-of-State Tuition	$49,530
Total Enrollment	1,642
Acceptance Rate	87.9%
Graduation Rate	65.1%
Retention Rate	78.9%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$78,638
Median Debt at Graduation	$25,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$265
Pell Grant Recipients	28.3%
Students Receiving Loans	80.7%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$198,120

Median Debt

$25,000

Monthly Payment

$265

Earnings / Debt

3.1x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.3 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

28.3% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 80.7% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Linfield University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $198,120, while the reported median debt is $25,000 with an estimated monthly payment of $265. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.