Chances of getting into Reed College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Reed and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Reed is 42%. It ranks #1 in Oregon and #172 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Reed is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 2,391 out of 5,647 applicants were admitted.
Reed College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Reed application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 15.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Reed College.
Reed SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Reed ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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Reed GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Reed College?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Reed. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Reed College was 3.9 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Oregon for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Reed will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
55% of Reed College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 55% |
| Top 25% of class | 78% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,452 | 2,195 | 5,647 |
| Accepted | 1,507 | 884 | 2,391 |
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 40% | 42% |
| Enrolled | 207 | 158 | 365 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 18% | 15% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.
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?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Considered but not required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209922 IPEDS survey data for Reed College.
FAQs
Does Reed College prefer SAT or ACT?
61% of students submit their SAT scores to Reed. 51% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Reed College?
42% of those who apply are granted admission to Reed. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.