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Linfield University
  • 4 Year
  • MCMINNVILLE, OR
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Linfield University
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • MCMINNVILLE, OR
  • 750 reviews
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    Linfield University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    77%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,480 / year
    Poll
    51%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 151 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 65 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    D+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,120 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 26 responses
    • Starbucks
      65%
    • Wildcat Express
      15%
    • Can take food out of cafeteria
      12%
    • Cafeteria, but can't take food out.
      8%
    42%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 65 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 51 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      27%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      69%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    85%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 41 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 30 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      63%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 34 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      21%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      68%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      6%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      60%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      28%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Wildstock
      41%
    • Linfield Luau
      22%
    • Greek Week
      15%
    • Homecoming week
      11%
    • Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium
      4%
    • Readings at Nick
      4%
    • Toga Party
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      15%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      60%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      13%
    • Parties? What parties?
      10%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 15 responses
    • There is none
      33%
    • Red OX
      20%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • Wildstock
      13%
    • Bar Crawl
      7%
    • Halloween
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    24%
    Women in Sororities
    25%
    61%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 54 responses
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