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Linfield University Men's Football

Welcome to the Linfield University men's football recruiting profile. Linfield competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Northwest Conference from McMinnville, Oregon. Led by head coach Joe Smith, Linfield University pairs a 85% acceptance rate with a 70% graduation rate and a $29,936 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
135
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northwest Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,901
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
85%
State
Oregon
City
McMinnville
Address
900 SE Baker

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 88% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Joseph Smith
Football Head Coach
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Joe Smith
Head Coach
Greg McAnally
Assistant Coach - Running Backs
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Tramaine Payne
Assistant Coach
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Ad Rutschman
Football Assistant Coach - Kickoff Return
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Lucas Jepson
Football Assistant Coach - Cornerbacks
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Patrick Pipitone
Assistant Coach - Outside Linebackers
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Wyatt Smith
Football Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 71% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
80%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$70,643
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$78,638
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 26% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$50,324
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$50,324
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,640
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$29,936
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 89% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,027,030
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$217,013
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