Reed College
Reed
Portland, Oregon 97202-8199
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Reed College's Eliot Hall on a snowy day The Reed Institute (the legal name of the college) was founded in 1908 and held its first classes in 1911.
- •Reed is named for Oregon pioneers Simeon Gannett Reed (1830–1895) and Amanda Reed (died 1904).
- •Reed's first president (1910–1919) was William Trufant Foster, a former professor at Bates College and Bowdoin College.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1420
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (33)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium