Reed College
Liberal arts college · Portland, OR · 1,320 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
25%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1290–1520
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Average net price
$32,800
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$89,016
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Reed College?
Reed College accepts about 25 of every 100 applicants (25%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1290 and 1520 on the SAT. A score at or above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1290, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–34.
The latest federal data says Reed College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Reed College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Reed College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $89,016 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,800 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $71,770 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$71,770
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$71,770
- Room & board$18,228
- Total cost of attendance$89,016
- Average net price after grants$32,800
Popular majors
Biology, Social Sciences, English, Psychology, Foreign Languages.
Reed College FAQ
- What is Reed College's acceptance rate?
- 25% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Reed College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1290–1520. Aim for 1520 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Reed College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–34.
- Is Reed College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Reed College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Reed College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Reed College cost?
- About $89,016 a year before aid; $32,800 on average after grants.
- What is Reed College's FAFSA school code?
- 003217. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Reed College receives your information.
- What is Reed College's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
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