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Reed College

Reed College
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland, OR 97202-8199

Official telephone: (503) 771-1112
Fax number: (503) 777-7553
Website: https://www.reed.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 547-4750 4750
800 547-4750 4750 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 511
Number of early decision applications accepted: 111 (22%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 90%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 32%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1320 - 1480
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 48%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 23%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 10,045
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,728
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 2,370
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 100
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 85%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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