Liberal arts college
#1 Best colleges in OregonReed College
Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $33,013 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- International Student Financial AidNovember 3, 2026 · 4 p.m. · VirtualWe'll demystify international financial aid, explain how it works, and show you how to apply.More about International Student Financial AidAdd to calendar
- Fall Visit ProgramNovember 9, 2026 · 8:30 a.m. · On campusExperience the beauty of campus and the vibrancy of the Reed community.More about Fall Visit ProgramAdd to calendar
- Understanding Financial AidNovember 11, 2026 · 4 p.m. · VirtualWe'll demystify financial aid, explain how it works, and show you how to apply.More about Understanding Financial AidAdd to calendar
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best small colleges in America#31 of 906
- Best colleges in America#118 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#98 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#105 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#101 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#100 of 1,283
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- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#56 of 690
- Best colleges for history in America#103 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#101 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#104 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#104 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#103 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#99 of 1,063
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#71 of 704
- Most selective colleges in America#84 of 683
- Best colleges for economics in America#101 of 788
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#105 of 704
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#358 of 1,829
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#165 of 682
In Oregon
- Best colleges in Oregon#1 of 21
- Best test-optional colleges in Oregon#1 of 21
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Oregon#1 of 18
- Best colleges for psychology in Oregon#1 of 18
- Best colleges for music in Oregon#1 of 17
- Best colleges for English in Oregon#1 of 16
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- Best colleges for history in Oregon#1 of 16
- Best colleges for mathematics in Oregon#1 of 16
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Oregon#1 of 15
- Best colleges for art and design in Oregon#1 of 14
- Best colleges for chemistry in Oregon#1 of 14
- Best colleges for economics in Oregon#1 of 14
- Best small colleges in Oregon#1 of 11
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Oregon#1 of 11
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Oregon#1 of 11
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Oregon#1 of 11
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Oregon#1 of 11
- Most selective colleges in Oregon#1 of 11
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.88%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,437 · ACT 32
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$30,286
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $86,376 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,439 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 41% · Women 59% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 89% |
| Total students | 1,458 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $33,013 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $86,376 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 81% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 83% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 85% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,927 |
| Admission rate | 25% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Average SAT | 1437 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680–750 |
| SAT math | 610–770 |
| ACT composite | 30–34 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Economics | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computing and information science, Dance, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, Fine arts, German, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Religious studies, Romance languages, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Sociology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| English | |
| Psychology | |
| Interdisciplinary studies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,660 |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 95%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $505,872IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 80% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Portland International Airport (PDX)About 8 miles away |
| Town population | 641,165Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PortlandAbout 4 miles away |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 69°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Portland Kgw-Tv, OR, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 4.42 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.74 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 12.52 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4.42 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Reed College’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 7% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Reed College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $33,013 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Reed College?
- Reed College admitted 25% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Reed College’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,927; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 209922
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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