Reed College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Founded in 1908, Reed College focuses almost exclusively on liberal arts education for undergraduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 10-to-1 and conference-style classes, learners at the college receive close attention and mentorship from expert faculty members. The college offers more than 40 majors, including anthropology, comparative race and ethnic studies, linguistics, and neuroscience. Dual-degree programs also allow students to focus on subjects like engineering and environmental sciences. To earn a bachelor's, each undergraduate student at Reed must take at least one year-long humanities course and write a senior thesis. Reed's sole master's program is a liberal arts degree, which students can shape to fit their academic and professional interests. Admission to the college is highly selective. First-year applicants must submit high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, a counselor recommendation, and two teacher evaluations. Reed is committed to meeting all of the demonstrated financial need of its admitted students.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
42% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
77% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores: | Not required or recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
92%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |