Applying to Reed

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Reed College is 27.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.02%. 4,095 men and 5,103 women applied to Reed and 860 men and 1,531 women students were accepted.

Among them, 129 men and 153 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Reed.

In 2024, 169 students (48% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 81 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Reed.

The median SAT score is 1,410 with 710 SAT EBRW and 700 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 670. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 750 and 25^th percentile is 630 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 29 at Reed. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 34.

The SAT and ACT scores at Reed College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Reed. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Reed College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Application fee is $75 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Reed.