Reed College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Reed College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

27.2%

Admission Difficulty for Reed College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		High

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Reed is 27.2%. Its admission rate is the lowest in Oregon and the 99th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Reed and can you get accepted?

Reed is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, only 2,728 out of the 10,045 who applied were admitted.

Reed College typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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27% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Reed College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 4.0 or better
Earn A/A+ grades in high school
Score 1410 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Reed GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

4.0

Typical High School Grades

A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into Reed College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Reed are to have around a 4.0 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Reed will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Reed is 4.0 on the 4.0 scale. 54% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A/A+ letter grades and regularly score around 97-100 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Oregon for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Reed is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Reed College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	54.0%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	25.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	13.0%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	5.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	2.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Reed SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Reed College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 48% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1300-1510

Applicants Submitting SAT

48%

SAT Scores for Reed College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	670
Math 25th Percentile	630
Composite 25th Percentile	1300

SAT Scores for Reed College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	760
Math 75th Percentile	750
Composite 75th Percentile	1510
Average SAT Score	1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Reed College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Reed is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1300-1510. Students who get into Reed College score in the top 12 percent of all SAT test takers.. Reed ranks #1 in the state of Oregon and #94 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Reed regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1300 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1300, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1190, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Reed College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1405, you have around a 27% chance of being admitted. A 1510 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 41% chance of getting in.

Reed College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1510 and Above	Good	>41%
1405 to 1510	Avg +	27%-41%
1300 to 1405	Avg -	16%-27%
1195 to 1300	Reach	9%-16%
Less than 1195	Low	<9%

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Reed ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-34

Applicants Submitting ACT

23%

ACT Scores for Reed College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	32
Math 25th Percentile	27
Composite 25th Percentile	29

ACT Scores for Reed College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	32
Composite 75th Percentile	34
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Reed?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Reed is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 34. The school ranks #1 in Oregon and #109 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

23 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Reed College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Reed College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Reed for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 27% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 44% with a 34 ACT score.

Reed College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34 and Above	Good	>44%
31 to 34	Avg +	27%-44%
29 to 31	Avg -	18%-27%
27 to 29	Reach	12%-18%
Less than 27	Low	<12%

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High School Class Rank

51% of Reed College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Reed College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	51%
Top 25% of class	80%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Reed College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,103	4,095	10,045
Accepted	1,506	879	2,728
Acceptance Rate	30%	21%	27%
Enrolled	154	130	351
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	15%	13%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Reed College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Reed College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Reed College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Reed College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Reed is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 4.0 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1410 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1510 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.