Linfield University

What Linfield University does

Linfield University is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1858 and headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon. It delivers instruction across three channels: a residential main campus in McMinnville (900 SE Baker Street), a health-focused Portland campus (2900 NE 132nd Ave) primarily serving the School of Nursing, and an eCampus/Online and Continuing Education (OCE) platform for remote learners. Academic offerings are organized into six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Business, Online and Continuing Education, Linfield Center for Wine Education, and Teacher Education Programs. OCE specifically offers online majors in International Business, Nonprofit Management, Management, Accounting, and Education. The institution enrolls approximately 1,651 students from 16 countries, with 44% identifying as first-generation, and fields NCAA Division III athletics (the Wildcats).

The university's revenue model is anchored in tuition and fees charged across undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and online/continuing education programs, augmented by room and board on the McMinnville campus. Pricing is published with a Net Price Calculator available for prospective first-year and transfer students, and financial aid (federal, state, local, private, and institutional) is a meaningful offset. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, recruiting through dedicated admission tracks for undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and OCE applicants, supported by social-media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn), website content/SEO, campus visits, and direct email. The technology stack is conventional — Microsoft Clarity, Microsoft Advertising, and Google Analytics power web analytics and marketing optimization — with no disclosed proprietary platform, AI/ML capability, or app surface. A transfer-friendly credit policy (up to 72 semester credits from two-year colleges and 31 from AP/IB) is a structural acquisition lever.

Competitive positioning is built primarily on the institution's 11-year consecutive #1 ranking as Oregon's top private college for online bachelor's degrees (U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2024), three-channel delivery flexibility, and a stated faculty base with industry experience supporting personalized mentorship. Compliance frameworks include FERPA for student data privacy and WCAG 2.1 Level AA for accessibility, while ownership is independent (no parent, sponsor, or equity backer identified). Revenue, enrollments over time, and fundraising outcomes are not disclosed in the available source data.

Name

Linfield University

Legal name

Linfield University

Website

https://linfield.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Linfield University is a private, non-profit university in Oregon operating a residential McMinnville campus, a health-focused Portland campus, and an online eCampus/OCE platform, serving roughly 1,651 students through programs in arts and sciences, nursing, business, teacher education, and continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Nursing education
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcminnville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Linfield University generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students across undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and online/continuing education programs.
2. Room and board: Revenue from on-campus housing and dining services for McMinnville campus students.
3. Financial assistance: Federal, state, local, private and institutional financial aid is available to eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Linfield University is a private, nonprofit higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, nursing, teacher education, business, and online/continuing education degree programs across three delivery formats: a residential campus in McMinnville, Oregon, a Portland campus focused on nursing and health studies, and an online eCampus platform. The university serves approximately 1,651 students through six academic units and also operates NCAA Division III athletics (Wildcats).

Product overview

Linfield University is a private university in Oregon with three distinct delivery channels: a main residential campus in McMinnville, a health-focused campus in Portland, and a comprehensive online platform (eCampus/OCE). The university is organized into six academic units: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Business, Online and Continuing Education (OCE), Linfield Center for Wine Education, and Teacher Education Programs. The OCE division offers online and hybrid degree programs including International Business, Nonprofit Management, Management, Accounting, and Education. The institution also operates NCAA Division III athletics (Wildcats) and serves approximately 1,651 students from 16 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Online and Continuing Education (OCE): Linfield's online and hybrid degree programs division offering bachelor's degrees and certificate programs in online and hybrid formats.
• Wildcats

Products and services

• McMinnville Campus Residential Programs
• Portland Campus Nursing and Health Programs
• School of Nursing
• School of Business
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Online and Continuing Education (OCE/eCampus)
• Online Bachelor's in International Business
• Online Bachelor's in Nonprofit Management
• Online Bachelor's in Management
• Online Bachelor's in Accounting
• Online Bachelor's in Education

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of Portland: Portland, Oregon private Catholic university with strong nursing, engineering, and business programs and a similar blend of traditional campus and professional/graduate offerings.
• Lewis & Clark College: Portland, Oregon private liberal arts college with similar size, undergraduate focus, and liberal arts plus practical education positioning as Linfield.
• George Fox University: Newberg, Oregon private Christian university with undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs including education and business; faith-affiliated orientation similar to Linfield's historical roots.
• Willamette University: Salem, Oregon private liberal arts and professional university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, and business—directly comparable to Linfield's academic structure.
• Pacific University: Forest Grove, Oregon private university with comparable mix of liberal arts, health sciences (including nursing), and online programs targeting adult learners in the Pacific Northwest.

Regional players

• Seattle University: Seattle, Washington private Jesuit university with comparable liberal arts plus professional programs (business, nursing, education) and similar scale.
• Seattle Pacific University: Seattle, Washington private Christian university with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including education and business in the Pacific Northwest.
• Gonzaga University: Spokane, Washington private Jesuit university with residential undergraduate plus professional graduate programs; faith-affiliated Pacific Northwest peer with broader scale.
• Whitworth University: Spokane, Washington private Christian liberal arts university with comparable undergraduate/graduate mix and adult-learner programs in the Pacific Northwest.
• Pacific Lutheran University: Tacoma, Washington private Lutheran university offering residential undergraduate, graduate, and online programs; similar size and Pacific Northwest regional orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LinfieldUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/LinfieldUniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/linfielduniv
• TikToktiktok.com/@linfielduniv
• Xx.com/LinfieldUniv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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