Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Linfield's yield is 10 pts higher than Arcadia's
Yield rate - 2
Arcadia admits 80% vs. 85% at Linfield
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ArcadiaAccessible
- LinfieldAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ArcadiaTest-optional
- LinfieldTest-blind
How they read a record
Arcadia
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Linfield
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Arcadia | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why