Unparalleled Excellence
Home to uncommon greatness. And people are noticing.
It's no secret. Linfield's unparalleled student experience prepares our graduates for success in their careers and personal lives – in a sustainable way, in an inclusive way and in an affordable way. And we're not the only ones who have realized it.
Regional and national rankings
Unmatched excellence
2024-2026
2024
2022-2026
2025
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- Opportunity College and University (, 2025)
- College of Distinction (, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
- Best Colleges in America (, 2023-2025)
- Best College in the West (, 2020-2026)
- America's Top Colleges (, 2022-2025)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 55 in 2025 (, 2019-2025)
- Top performer on social mobility (, 2020-2026)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (, 2020-2024)
An affordable education
- Best Bang for Your Buck in the West (, 2020-2025) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- Hidden Gems in the Far West (, 2022-2024)
- No. 1 private college on Best Value Colleges in Oregon list (, 2023-24, 2026)
- Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)
An inclusive and active community
- Best College Athletics in Oregon — No. 2 in 2026 (, 2021-2026)
- Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting ()
- No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (, 2023)
- Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement ()
Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (, 2013-2025)
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Oregon (, 2022-2024)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 7 Best Online Accounting Degree (, 2025)
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (, 2024)
- No. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (, 2022-2026)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (, 2024)
- No. 7 Best Online RN to BSN Program in U.S. (, 2021-2023)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (, 2022,2025)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (, 2010-2025)
Related News
Linfield listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
Linfield listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ was named Oregon’s top-ranking private institution on Research.com’s 2026 Best Value list.
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report ranks °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ as the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates.
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review all agree — Linfield is among the best colleges in Oregon and the nation.