by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Linfield University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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What it costs to attend Linfield University comes to about $63,825.00 for a single academic year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $50,850.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,975.00 |
| Total cost | $63,825.00 |
| That is 95% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $63,825.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$39,399.00 |
| Net price | $24,426.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $63,825.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$45,876.00 |
| Net price | $17,949.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by around 3.4% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $18,555.00 | $25,251.00 | $65,980.00 |
| Senior year | $20,499.00 | $27,896.00 | $72,892.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $78,065.00 | $106,235.00 | $277,592.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $29,740.00 | $40,472.00 | $105,753.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $898.00 | $1,223.00 | $3,195.00 |
| Total amount paid | $107,805.00 | $146,707.00 | $383,344.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $18,555.00 | $25,251.00 | $65,980.00 |
| Senior year | $19,182.00 | $26,103.00 | $68,208.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $37,737.00 | $51,354.00 | $134,188.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,376.00 | $19,564.00 | $51,121.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $434.00 | $591.00 | $1,544.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,113.00 | $70,918.00 | $185,309.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $26,536.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $27,341.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $24,625.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $23,985.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,378.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,268.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,957.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Linfield University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Linfield University comes to $20,500.00, categorized as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $11,511.00 |
| Median (50th) | $20,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $35,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,797.00 |
| Middle income | $23,000.00 |
| High income | $20,000.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,892.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Linfield University carry $1,108.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Linfield University stands at $1,051.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Linfield University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.8% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Linfield University add up to $159,265,877.00 covering 8,815 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 23 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $14,884.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,810.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Linfield University, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.