Portland, OR
Competitive — only about 27 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 39% to 27% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,815 | 2,295 | 394 | 39% |
| 2020 | 5,647 | 2,391 | 365 | 42% |
| 2021 | 7,010 | 3,071 | 502 | 44% |
| 2022 | 9,023 | 2,779 | 394 | 31% |
| 2023 | 10,045 | 2,728 | 351 | 27% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,506 of 5,103 women and 879 of 4,095 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Reed College has an acceptance rate of 27% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,728 of 10,045 applicants.
Very Selective. Competitive — only about 27 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,045 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 351 enrolled.
No. Reed College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 39% to 27% — it has become more selective.