Reed College

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About Reed College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Reed College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Portland, Oregon. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,439, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 27%. The college offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $64,450.

Portland, OR

$64,450

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Admissions Breakdown

86%

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

76%

Graduation Rate Insight

76% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile29-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1320-1500

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

12%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

58%

Unknown

1%

Black

1%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

18%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

170

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

11%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

60%

Pell Grant

18%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,337
State Grant Aid$3,612
Institution Grant Aid$46,794
Pell Grant Aid$5,053

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
6History.
7Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
10Natural Resources And Conservation.
11Philosophy And Religious Studies.
12Physical Sciences.
13Psychology.
14Social Sciences.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.