Linfield University
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Linfield University: international tuition 53,180 USD per year, one-year total cost 73,440 USD, acceptance rate 85.2%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
International first-year students can apply for additional need-based financial assistance through Linfield's dedicated form. The site also has an international undergraduate scholarship section, but the provided text does not clearly establish a university-wide merit policy for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 84.1% of applicants (2,121 of 2,522). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 73,440 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 12 international students got financial aid, 29,355 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/4. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Linfield University?
International tuition is 53,180 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 73,440 USD.
Does Linfield University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. International first-year students can apply for additional need-based financial assistance through Linfield's dedicated form. The site also has an international undergraduate scholarship section, but the provided text does not clearly establish a university-wide merit policy for international students.
What English scores does Linfield University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Linfield University?
The acceptance rate is 85.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages say academic scholarships are automatic with the admission application, but that statement does not explicitly identify international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international undergraduate students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational undergraduate students seeking additional need-based aid must submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance.
Scholarships at this school
Additional need-based financial assistanceNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page explicitly says international undergraduate students may apply for additional need-based assistance.
Academic scholarships for international undergraduatesIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The heading covers scholarships and grants for international undergraduates, but it does not identify a specific award named “Academic scholarships for international undergraduates.”
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- EssaysiThe personal essay (up to 650 words) is required, along with a short Linfield-specific answer.Required
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsiYou must submit the International Financial Guarantee Form and a certified bank statement for immigration documents.Required
- Supplementary applicationiBesides the main essay, you must answer one Linfield-specific question in 250 words or fewer.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Priority application deadline for spring semesterApplicationabout47days
- Decision response date for spring semesterDecision+61 days
- Reply to offer and $400 matriculation fee due for spring semesterDeposit+92 days
- Priority application deadline for fall semester (international students)Application+182 days
- Decision response date for fall semester (international students)Decision+212 days
- Reply to offer and $400 matriculation fee due for fall semester (international students)Deposit+243 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAImportant
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- SATACTNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data