More selective than 100% of Oregon colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
48% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Reed College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Reed College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Reed College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 610 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1290 | 1520 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Reed College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 25% | 680–750 | 610–770 | 30–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 27% | 670–760 | 630–750 | 29–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Reed College compared with other Oregon colleges?
Reed College has the lowest acceptance rate of 20 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reed College | 25% | 71% | $33,013 |
| 2 | Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies | 59% | — | — |
| 3 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 63% | 56% | $18,048 |
| 4 | Bushnell University | 67% | 56% | $20,789 |
| 5 | Warner Pacific University | 71% | 49% | $25,629 |
| 6 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | 75% | 29% | $35,785 |
| 7 | Willamette University | 77% | 71% | $25,121 |
| 8 | Oregon State University | 77% | 70% | $19,604 |
| 9 | Lewis & Clark College | 78% | 75% | $36,013 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oregon colleges →
Who enrolls at Reed College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Reed College admissions questions
What is the Reed College acceptance rate?
Reed College accepts 25% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,728 of 10,045 applicants were admitted.
Does Reed College require the SAT or ACT?
Reed College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 48% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Reed College?
The middle 50% of Reed College enrolled first-year students scored 1290–1520 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Reed College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (351 of 2,728).
Is Reed College getting harder to get into?
Reed College accepted 25% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 27% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Reed College overview