Reed College

One of the most distinctive colleges in the nation, Reed provides a singular example of the liberal arts experience: a structured curriculum with an emphasis on personal inquiry; extensive written and in-person feedback from professors on assignments; and a deeply collaborative academic environment. Students can choose from 38 majors (14 of which are interdisciplinary) as well as 15 minors and two dual-degree programs. Classes are small, faculty members are highly accessible, and students are active participants in the production of new knowledge.

The Reed community is guided by the Honor Principle. The commitment to the independence of thought and mutual trust and respect helps to create an environment in which students feel connected, challenged, and fulfilled. Reed students are culturally diverse and hail from 49 states. In fact, Reedies travel the farthest to attend Reed out of any school in the nation. The student body is also composed of nine percent international students.

The breadth, depth, and rigor of the curriculum provide excellent preparation for nearly any career. Reed is ranked second in the nation in the percentage of graduates who earn PhDs in the life sciences, third in the nation in the percentage of graduates who earn PhDs in the arts & humanities, and fourth across all disciplines. Many Reed alumni win major graduate fellowships, found or lead companies and organizations, and earn medical, business, or law degrees.

Test Scores Accepted

Reed will not require nor use testing results from the SAT or ACT in our admission review for the fall 2023 cycle.

Reed College | Video Showcase

• This Is Reed
• Reed Alumni: Day in the Life of a Research Assistant
• Reedie Room Tour: Angellina's Room in Sitka
• Roaming Reedies: Salt & Straw

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