Reed College
Reed College is a private non-profit college or university in Portland, OR, with about 30 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 71.47% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success. Grant aid pulls typical net price toward $33,013 for students who receive it—still a snapshot, not an individual aid offer.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $69,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,013 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 24.61% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,320 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.47%
- Average SAT Score: 1437
Reed College: what the data shows
Common questions about Reed College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Reed College?
Reed College is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97202-8199).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Reed College public or private?
Reed College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Reed College cost?
Published tuition: $69,350.
Average net price after aid: $33,013.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,674 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,514 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,513 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,421 |
| $110,001+ | $46,711 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $277,400.
How hard is it to get into Reed College?
Admission rate: 24.61%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1437.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Reed College?
Total enrollment: 1,320 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Reed College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.47%.
First-year retention: 87.6%.
What do graduates of Reed College earn?
Median earnings: $38,607 six years after entry; $62,927 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
14.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Reed College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (315 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (26 completions)
- CIP 422704 (24 completions)
- General Economics (21 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (19 completions)
- CIP 261501 (17 completions)
- General Mathematics (17 completions)
- Social Sciences (16 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (15 completions)
- CIP 400801 (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Reed College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 24.61%; completion rate 71.47%; median earnings $62,927 at 10 years; net price $33,013. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$69,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Reed College was $69,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,013
2024 Value
In 2024 Reed College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,013.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$132,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,013 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$277,400 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Reed College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Reed College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Reed College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $46,010 | $46,010 | $25,487 |
| 2014 | $47,760 | $47,760 | $20,880 |
| 2015 | $49,940 | $49,940 | $23,267 |
| 2016 | $52,150 | $52,150 | $27,289 |
| 2017 | $54,200 | $54,200 | $31,815 |
| 2018 | $56,340 | $56,340 | $33,495 |
| 2019 | $58,440 | $58,440 | $33,767 |
| 2020 | $60,620 | $60,620 | $33,350 |
| 2021 | $62,730 | $62,730 | $33,895 |
| 2022 | $64,760 | $64,760 | $32,966 |
| 2023 | $67,020 | $67,020 | $39,951 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24.61% Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1437
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.85
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Reed College in 2024 is 1,320 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
57.34% 100% Completion Time
71.47% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.34% of students graduating from Reed College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Reed College.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$62,927 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
376.53% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Reed College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General English Language & Literature: 26 completions
CIP 42.2704: 24 completions
General Economics: 21 completions
General Biological Sciences: 19 completions
CIP 26.1501: 17 completions
General Mathematics: 17 completions
Social Sciences: 16 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 15 completions
CIP 40.0801: 15 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 315 completions
Most popular programs at Reed College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Reed College graduates.
About
Reed College is a private non-profit institution located in Portland, OR, offering 30 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,320 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 24.61%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1437. The institution maintains a 71.47% graduation rate. Approximately 14.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Portland, OR 97202-8199
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Reed College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Reed College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $69,350 and average net price is $33,013 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Reed College?
The admission rate is 24.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Reed College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Reed College reports midpoint SAT about 1437.
What do graduates of Reed College earn?
Median earnings are $38,607 six years after entry and $62,927 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Reed College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Reed College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
How big is Reed College?
Total enrollment is about 1,320 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Reed College public or private?
Reed College is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Reed College an HBCU?
No. Reed College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Reed College a tribal college?
No. Reed College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Reed College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Reed College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.3%).
Is Reed College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Reed College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.