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Reed College

Portland, Oregon · Private · 1,320 undergrads

Reed admits 29% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into Reed?

29% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1320–1490 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

9,606 applied, 2,804 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Reed cost?

$32,800 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $89,016.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,122
$30,000–$48,000$12,616
$48,000–$75,000$24,048
$75,000–$110,000$31,820
over $110,000$45,711

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Reed due?

6 days left

6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
6days
Early action
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
67days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
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Checked on reed.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Reed need the SAT or ACT?Test-blind

No.

Test-blind for fall 2027: scores aren't considered. They won't look at a score even if you send one.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on reed.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

1,320
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Portland, OR.
88%
of first-years come back for year two.
62%
finish in four years. 76% within six.
$65k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22.1k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Reed is on

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Questions people ask

Is Reed College test-optional for fall 2027?
Reed is test-blind for fall 2027: it doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them. Checked on reed.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Reed College's acceptance rate?
29% for fall 2025: 2,804 of 9,606 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Reed College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320 to 1490 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Reed College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $24,048 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $89,016.
When is the Reed College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Nov 15, 2026. Early action is due Nov 15, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 15, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on reed.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Reed College's graduation rate?
76% of students finish within six years and 62% within four (IPEDS).