- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.64, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $31,462 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Linfield University reported: an average GPA of 3.64 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Linfield University reviews each application.
Linfield University average GPA
Linfield University reported an average high school GPA of 3.64 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Linfield University acceptance rate
Linfield University admitted 2,239 of 2,629 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Linfield University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in McMinnville, Oregon, with 1,652 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Linfield University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Linfield University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Linfield University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,462 a year at Linfield University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Linfield University with a 3.5 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 34.4% of Linfield University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at Linfield University?
A lot: Linfield University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Linfield University?
Linfield University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,239 of 2,629 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Linfield University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Linfield University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do most Linfield University students have?
65.6% of Linfield University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.9%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do you need to get into Linfield University?
Linfield University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.64, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Is Linfield University test optional?
Check Linfield University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Linfield University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the average net price at Linfield University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,462 a year at Linfield University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Linfield University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Linfield University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Linfield University if a parent went there?
Yes. Linfield University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Linfield University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Linfield UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Linfield University Common Data Set 2024–25Linfield University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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