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Linfield University Football

Linfield University (LU) · McMinnville, Oregon · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate85%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate70%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,709Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Linfield University Football coaches

Coaches at Linfield University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Linfield University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Northwest Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
golinfieldwildcats.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAnthropology, GeneralApplied EconomicsBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer Science
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
70% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$50,324
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$31,462
Campus

Where it is

Linfield University in McMinnville.

Location
McMinnville, Oregon
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
linfield.edu
Overview

About Linfield University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Joseph Smith, the Head Coach, leads the Linfield University Football staff of 14 coaches, verified June 2026. Linfield University (LU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Northwest Conference. Linfield University is a small private school in McMinnville, Oregon with 1,709 undergraduates, a 85% acceptance rate and an average net price of $31,462 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Linfield University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Joseph Smith, the Head Coach and Jackson Vaughan, the Head Coach. Linfield University has 14 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Joseph can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Linfield University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Linfield University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Linfield University D3?

Yes. Linfield University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Northwest Conference.

Is Linfield University public or private?

Linfield University is a private nonprofit school in McMinnville, Oregon.

What conference is Linfield University Football in?

The Northwest Conference.

Does Linfield University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Linfield University Football have?

14 coaches, led by Joseph Smith, the Head Coach.

How much does Linfield University cost?

In-state tuition is $50,324 and out-of-state tuition is $50,324 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,462.

What is the Linfield University acceptance rate?

85% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Linfield University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026