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Your Impact
2023-24 annual report
Thank you for your impact
This annual report is our way of showcasing our fantastic donors and the impact they have on Linfield University and most importantly the lives of our students. You are a critical part of the success here and we want to thank you for all you do.
A note from Savanha Shurtz '25
“Without the support from our donors, I don’t know if I would have been able to attend Linfield. The scholarship support provided by donors has made it possible for me to be a student here. As a senior, I am so grateful for all the wonderful opportunities I have received here during the past almost four years! I cannot thank the donors enough for all the support they have provided Linfield, and subsequently, me as well.”
-Savanha Shurtz '25,
Who you are, how you give
We are so grateful for the wonderful community of donors, all 3,812 of you, that supported our students during the 2023-2024 year. Together we helped make a difference in the lives of all Wildcat students!
63.75%
of donor base
18.52%
of donor base
17.73%
of donor base
Breakdown of our donor giving
- Alumni: 47.97%
- Friends: 19.03%
- Parents: 4.98%
- Corporations and Foundations: 28.02%
Impact on Financial Aid
- $34,609 - average financial aid package
Thank you from Wyatt Hurley '26
"Supporting student athletes means you're investing in our future. The student athletes your TopCat gifts supports today will be able to find success after graduation. Linfield athletics trains us to be great employees, great parents, great friends and great people. When you buy in, good things will happen because of it." - Wyatt Hurley '26
Gift breakdown
98% of students receive some form of scholarship or financial aid assistance
Given during our record-breaking Giving Day
Total gifts from alumni, friends, parents and organizations
All because of you
You are the reason our students are thriving. Students are provided with unique opportunities that not only challenge but inspire. We could not have done this without you!
- 60+ student-led clubs and organizations
- 1,726 total students
- 34% of students were first-generation
- 17% of students were legacies
- 79% of students live on campus
- 500+ students were athletes
- 23 NCAA recognized teams
- Study abroad in more than 25 programs in 15 different countries
- 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- 50+ academic programs (undergraduate and graduate)
Uncommon excellence
What others consider uncommon is simply commonplace at Linfield. Because of you, students can immerse themselves in the unforgettable.
- 67 consecutive winning football seasons. The longest ever at any level of college football
- 505 students graduated during the 2023-24 academic school year
- Oregon's top private university for bachelor's degrees, US News & World Report
- Average class size of 14 students across all of Linfield
- Top performer in social mobility for the fifth consecutive year, US News & World Report
- Top 10 university for pet lovers, College Magazine
Thank you
When you give to Linfield, you’re not just supporting a scholarship, team, or program—you’re empowering our students to reach their full potential. Your contribution directly equips them with the resources, experiences, and support they need to explore their passions, sharpen their skills, and pursue their dreams.
Every gift you make is a step toward unlocking new opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed in ways they never imagined. Most importantly, it’s an investment in the future—one that will be shaped by the bright minds currently enrolled at Linfield. Your support helps turn their aspirations into achievements.
On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your continued belief in what we’re building together.
—Ellen Braziel, Director of Annual Giving