Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,935. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $50,850 |
| Housing & meals | $14,060 |
| Books & supplies | $200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,375 |
| Total cost of attendance | $65,935 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
LC net price compared with other Oregon colleges
LC has the 12th-lowest average net price of 19 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bushnell University | $20,789 | 56% | $53,623 |
| 9 | University of Oregon | $22,182 | 72% | $61,324 |
| 10 | Willamette University | $25,121 | 71% | $56,911 |
| 11 | Warner Pacific University | $25,629 | 49% | $55,204 |
| 12 | Linfield University | $26,536 | 70% | $78,638 |
| 13 | Corban University | $28,035 | 61% | $48,917 |
| 14 | University of Portland | $28,210 | 80% | $82,804 |
| 15 | George Fox University | $31,679 | 72% | $59,761 |
| 16 | Reed College | $33,013 | 71% | $62,927 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oregon colleges →
Why LC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield University | 85% | $26,536 | 70% | $78,638 | This school |
| Pacific University | 90% | $35,273 | 67% | $60,583 | |
| Willamette University | 77% | $25,121 | 71% | $56,911 | |
| Lewis & Clark College | 78% | $36,013 | 75% | $62,205 | |
| George Fox University | 94% | $31,679 | 72% | $59,761 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Linfield University would cost you $8,737 less per year than Pacific University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Linfield University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,524).
- Linfield University gives aided families $2,298 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | LC | PU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $50,850 | $56,374 | −$5,524 |
| Books & supplies | $200 | $1,050 | −$850 |
| Housing & meals | $14,060 | $15,058 | −$998 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 | $1,800 | +$1,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,375 | −$1,908 | −$467 |
| Sticker price | $65,935 | $72,374 | −$6,439 |
| Average grants | −$39,399 | −$37,101 | −$2,298 |
| You pay | $26,536 | $35,273 | −$8,737 |
“+” means LC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
LC cost questions
How much is tuition at LC?
Tuition and fees are $50,850 a year.
What is the total cost of attending LC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $65,935 a year.
What do families actually pay at LC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,536 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,059; $48–75k pay $22,806; $110k+ pay $32,519.
How much debt do LC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and 2.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Linfield University overview