Reed College

Portland, OR · Large city

AskSchool #176 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
24.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$33,013
Sticker price $86,376
Graduation rate
71%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,927
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
24.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,045
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,728
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
351
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
30%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
21%
SAT reading, middle 50%
680–750
SAT math, middle 50%
610–770
ACT composite, middle 50%
30–34
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
48% / 23%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,674
Family income $30–48k$12,514
Family income $48–75k$14,513
Family income $75–110k$23,421
Family income $110k+$46,711
Full sticker price (per year)
$86,376
Tuition & fees – in-state
$69,350
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$69,350
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
40%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
71%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$29,077
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,927

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,320
Graduate students
12
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
15%
Full-time faculty
95%

Undergraduate diversity

White58%
Hispanic12%
Two or more10%
International8.4%
Asian8.1%
Black1.7%
Unknown0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences17%
Social Sciences16%
English11%
Psychology9.1%
Foreign Languages7.6%
Visual & Performing Arts7.6%
Mathematics & Statistics6.7%
Physical Sciences5.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Audrey Bilger
Main phone
(503) 771-1112
Address
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202-8199

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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