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Reed College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1310 to 1490

ACT Range30 to 34

Average GPA4.01

Acceptance Rate24.6%

Unlike many selective colleges, Reed still requires testing, so your SAT or ACT score is a core part of the application. With SAT submitters more common, aim for the upper half of the 1310 to 1490 range, around 1400+, or a 32+ ACT, alongside a strong GPA.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Reed College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Reed College is an urban liberal arts college with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,346 students. Reed has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 71%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. Reed is test-required for admissions.

Location

Portland, OR

Undergrad Enrollment1,346

Freshman Retention87%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate71%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Reed College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Reed requires test scores, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes, with the October SAT or September ACT as the last realistic option for scores to arrive by Reed’s November 1 Early Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Reed is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $69,040, and 62% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the December 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$69,040

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid62%

Average Aid Package$59,053

Average Debt at Grad$29,615

Reed’s listed tuition and fees are $69,040, with the total cost of attendance rising once housing, meals, books, and personal expenses are included. Aid is common: 62% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $59,053. For context, graduates leave Reed with an average debt of $29,615.