Linfield College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1858
Affiliation:
American Baptist
Academic calendar:
4-1-4
Undergraduate student body:
1,754
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
N/A
Admissions
Address
900 S.E. Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128-6894
Website
http://www.linfield.edu
Admissions E-mail
admission@linfield.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.6
Send application by:
Rolling
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Lisa Knodle-Bragiel
Admissions office telephone:
(800) 640-2287
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
Rolling
Decision sent by:
April 1
Accept offer by:
May 1 (or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter)
Early decision
Not offered
Early action
Send application by:
November 15
Decision sent by:
January 15
Application fee:
$40
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.linfield.edu/admission/application/index.php
Tuition deposit:
$400 (Refundable by May 1)
Room deposit:
None
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
N/A |
4 |
| Mathematics |
N/A |
4 |
| Science |
N/A |
3 |
| Lab |
N/A |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
2 |
| Social studies |
N/A |
4 |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
17 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
February 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Not considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
73%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
N/A
Early-action acceptance rate:
98%
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
68%
Total applicants:
2,232
Total acceptances:
1,637
Total freshman enrollment:
449
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
27%
Male applicants:
1,071
Male acceptances:
737
Male freshman enrollment:
204
Female applicants:
1,161
Female acceptances:
900
Female freshman enrollment:
245
Out-of-state freshmen:
46%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
7
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
7
Students enrolled from waiting list:
7
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
37%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
72%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
95%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
69%
Average high school GPA:
3.6
First-year students submitting GPA:
98%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
86%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
510 – 610
Math:
520 – 620
Combined:
1030 – 1230
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
6.0% |
4.0% |
| 600-699 |
27.0% |
33.0% |
| 500-599 |
47.0% |
49.0% |
| 400-499 |
19.0% |
14.0% |
| 300-399 |
1.0% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
16%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
23 – 27
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
14.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
56.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
29.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
1.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
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