Reed College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1504 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #408 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #366 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #3 of 15 | In Portland |
| #615 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 1,523
- Graduates
- 11
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.reed.edu
Reed College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Reed College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 25% | 34% |
| Applicants | 9,023 | 3,302 | 5,010 |
| Admissions | 2,779 | 828 | 1,700 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 394 | 131 | 207 |
170 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
185 or 47%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Reed College are 1320-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Reed College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 920 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 181 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 151 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 130 (8%) |
| Asian | 115 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Reed College is $33,106 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,460 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,629 |
| $48-75K | $16,043 |
| $75-110K | $27,015 |
| $110K+ | $45,802 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,450 |
| Fee in-district | $310 |
| Fee in-state | $310 |
| Fee out-of-state | $310 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,115 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,950 |
| Room charge | $8,290 |
| Meal charge | $7,660 |
Reed College majors
Reed College has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 2 master's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Reed College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Mathematics, General | 18 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | |
| Anthropology, General | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | |
| Comparative Literature | 11 | |
| Neuroscience | 11 | |
| Physics, General | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Linguistics | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 298 | 2 |
Reed College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 77% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Reed College has published 3,567 scientific papers with 68,333 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34 | 250 |
| 1992 | 44 | 321 |
| 1993 | 36 | 398 |
| 1994 | 28 | 402 |
| 1995 | 33 | 393 |
| 1996 | 37 | 323 |
| 1997 | 34 | 388 |
| 1998 | 37 | 414 |
| 1999 | 34 | 451 |
| 2000 | 51 | 578 |
| 2001 | 52 | 585 |
| 2002 | 49 | 725 |
| 2003 | 47 | 840 |
| 2004 | 52 | 891 |
| 2005 | 55 | 1099 |
| 2006 | 60 | 1237 |
| 2007 | 55 | 1353 |
| 2008 | 59 | 1420 |
| 2009 | 72 | 1644 |
| 2010 | 91 | 1905 |
| 2011 | 92 | 2160 |
| 2012 | 111 | 2360 |
| 2013 | 91 | 2699 |
| 2014 | 104 | 3058 |
| 2015 | 130 | 3089 |
| 2016 | 126 | 2911 |
| 2017 | 145 | 3146 |
| 2018 | 149 | 3673 |
| 2019 | 151 | 4027 |
| 2020 | 157 | 4684 |
| 2021 | 200 | 5107 |
| 2022 | 138 | 4763 |
| 2023 | 131 | 4562 |
Reed College alumni
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Steve Jobs
- Enrolled in Reed College
- Studied in 1972-1974
- Occupations
- financierexecutive producerentrepreneurdesignerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding the technology giant Apple Inc. Jobs was also the founder of NeXT and chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar. He was a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with his early business partner and fellow Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
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Ry Cooder
- Occupations
- banjoistguitaristrecord producercomposersinger
- Biography
-
Ryland Peter Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, record producer, and writer. He is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known for his slide guitar work, his interest in traditional music, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries.
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Larry Sanger
- Occupations
- computer scientistbloggerphilosopherbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Lawrence Mark Sanger is an American Internet project developer and philosopher who was the editor-in-chief of the online encyclopedia Nupedia and co-founded its successor Wikipedia along with Jimmy Wales. Sanger coined the name 'Wikipedia', and wrote many of Wikipedia's early guidelines, including the "Neutral point of view" and "Ignore all rules" policies. Sanger later worked on other encyclopedic projects, including Encyclopedia of Earth, Citizendium, and Everipedia, and advised the nonprofit American political encyclopedia Ballotpedia.
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Hope Lange
- Occupations
- television actormodelstage actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Hope Elise Ross Lange was an American film, stage, and television actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Selena Cross in the 1957 film Peyton Place. In 1969 and 1970, she twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Carolyn Muir in the sitcom The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.
General info
| Alternative names | Reed |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Colors | reed red |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 522 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, Oregon, 97202-8199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5037711112 |