Selectivity
35%
Total Students
1,516
UG 1,491
PG 25
Satisfaction Index
88%
Salary After Attending
$35,200
BASIC
| Web Site | www.reed.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Portland |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,491 |
| Women | 817 (54.8%) |
| Men | 674 (45.2%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 25 |
| Women | 13 (52%) |
| Men | 12 (48%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 67,250 |
| Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Retention Rate | 88 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | web.reed.edu/apply/ |
| Online Application URL | web.reed.edu/apply/applying_to_reed/index.html |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 35 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | Required |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 35% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 35% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 35% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 23% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 22% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 24% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 71% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 670 | 760 |
| SAT - Maths | 620 | 620 |
| ACT - Composite | 29 | 33 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 30 | 35 |
| ACT - Maths | 26 | 32 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://web.reed.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/reed |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$52,150 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,150 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,050 |
Other Expenses |
$900 |
| Total | $67,250 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
- |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,150 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,050 |
Other Expenses |
$900 |
| Total | $15,100 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | No |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 47 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 49.0% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 51,600 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 24,25,200 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 13 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 20 | - | - |
| Category total | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 29 | - | - |
| Category total | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Chinese Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Linguistics. | 9 | - | - |
| Russian Language and Literature. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - | 3 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 21 | - | - |
| Category total | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Studies. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 14 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 10 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 11 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 14 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 2 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | 19 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 300 | 3 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 52% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, cooperative housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,491 |
| Women (% of total) | 817 (54.8%) |
| Men (% of total) | 674 (45.2%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.4 % Asian - 5.97 % Black/African-American - 2.21 % Hispanic/Latino - 11.13 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 7.65 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.27 % White - 59.36 % Unknown - 5.43 % International Students - 7.58 % |
| All Graduate Students | 25 |
| Women (% of total) | 13 (52%) |
| Men (% of total) | 12 (48%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - Black/African-American - 12 % - - - White - 60 % Unknown - 28 % - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 88 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
82 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 54% |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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