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Tight-knitUrban
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Reed College is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1420.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,927 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,951.
Established
1908
Mascot
Griffin
Type
Private liberal arts college
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27%Acceptance
1420SAT Avg
1,407Students
9:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$62,927Earnings 10yr
$39,951Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate27.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1420
Reading & Writing
670760
Math
630750
ACT Score Range
Composite
2934
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$67,020
Room & Board$16,820
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$83,310
Average Net Price$39,951
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,418
$30–48K$25,846
$48–75K$14,080
$75–110K$28,552
$110K+$53,463
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$39,951
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (33)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,407
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
Race & Ethnicity
White 60%
Black 1%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 8%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate75.9%
Freshman Retention85.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,607
8 Years$46,514
10 Years$62,927
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,700
Men
$69,200
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
126Very High
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Portlandpop. 650K
3 mi(5 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
148 mi(257 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
533 mi(924 min)