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Your chances of getting into Reed College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

43.8%
Admission Difficulty for Reed College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Reed is 43.8%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Oregon and the 159th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Reed is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,071 out of the 7,010 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. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Reed?

44% 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
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

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 2022

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Reed SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Reed College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

61%
SAT Scores for Reed College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Reed College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Reed ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

51%
ACT Scores for Reed College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Reed College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

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 4,327 2,683 7,010
Accepted 2,007 1,064 3,071
Acceptance Rate 46% 40% 44%
Enrolled 320 182 502
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 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

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

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Reed College often consider these colleges

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?

44% 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.