Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003217
- Phone: (503) 943-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
39.47%FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$39,059Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Reed College (Reed)
5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR
Reed College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1908. Located in Portland, RC is dedicated to providing students with rigorous undergraduate courses and an ample social scene. Reed is home to approximately 1,400 students and offers a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The school currently offers 26 academic departments and 12 interdisciplinary majors.
Programs offered include:
- Applied Physics and Electronic Science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Forestry-Environmental Sciences
- Pre-medical
- Pre-veterinary
- Visual Arts
- American Studies
- Dance and Theater
- General Literature
Admissions Information
In order to be admitted to Reed College, applicants may turn in an online application. Students must also turn in scores for either the SAT or ACT. An application fee of $50 is also mandatory and may be paid online. Essential paperwork includes a school report, counselor recommendation, high school transcript, college transcript and two teacher evaluations. Applicants are also asked to submit a writing sample in addition to a “Why Reed?” essay. While it is not mandatory, students may also sign up for an admissions interview.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Reed accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Reed College has a total student population of about 1,500. The student body is made up of 99% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $58,000-$70,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $2,500-$3,000 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 56% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 52% | $37,767 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 45% | $6,910 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Reed College may provide services including:
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Reed College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Reed College.
- Lewis & Clark College in Eugene, OR (3 miles away)
- Linfield College - McMinnville Campus in Portland, OR (33 miles away)
- Willamette University in Portland, OR (42 miles away)
- Corban University in Portland, OR (44 miles away)
- Saint Martin's University in Renton, WA (108 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Oregon
- Get a list of all private colleges in Oregon
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003217
- Phone: (503) 943-8000
- School Homepage