Reed College Admission
Acceptance Rate
24.61%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.05%
Freshmen Enrollment
303
SAT Scores
1,420
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,431 students have applied and 2,321 students have allowed to admit to Reed College (Acceptance rate: 24.61%). Reed's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.05 % where 303 students have finally enrolled out of 2,321 admitted students.
Reed acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Willamette University and Lewis & Clark College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.25%).
Reed enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 13.66%).
How to Apply to Reed College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Reed. Reed offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://web.reed.edu/apply/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.reed.edu/apply/guide-to-applying/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.reed.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/reed |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.reed.edu/financialaid/veterans-education-benefits.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.reed.edu/disability-resources/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Reed and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Reed College is 1,420 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Reed College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,360). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Reed College | 1,420 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,360 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon | 1,191 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Reed College, 158 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,420 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 730 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 690 | 770 |
| Total | 1,290 | 1,420 | 1,520 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Reed College, 65 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 31 | 34 |
Reed Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Reed College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |