Your chances of getting into Reed College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
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
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| 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 |
Reed ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| 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 |
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 | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 51% |
| Top 25% of class | 80% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| 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% |
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 |
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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.