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Overview of Reed College

Quick Facts

1,477 students

40% admitted

$42,540 tuition/year

  • 1,408 full time
  • 69 part time
  • 627 men full time
  • 781 women full time
  • 3,059 applied
  • 1,219 admitted
  • 374 enrolled
  • $42,540 out of state
  • $260 fees
  • $11,050 room & board
  • $950 books

At a Glance

Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Colors: Maroon
1,477 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Alex from Denver, CO
  • 0
  • “Reed is a wonderland for quirky and intellectual people who want to be learning and growing every day. The classes are small and individualized, providing an environment where you are…”

  • Jun-14-2012 » Read More
  • Molly
  • 0
  • “Reed is tough. The students are intelligent, intellectual, wild, liberal, and independent. The work is highly demanding, but very rewarding. …”

  • Jul-27-2012 » Read More
  • Hannah from Lafayette, LA
  • 0
  • “From the atmosphere, experience sitting in on classes, and overall feel of the school, I can tell that Reed is an exceptional place. While it may not be for everyone,…”

  • Jun-04-2012 » Read More
  • Anonymous
  • 0
  • “Reed College offers a unique opportunity: an opportunity to make your own path. The academics ask a lot from you, the people are incredibly quirky, and you'll know your professors…”

  • Jan-08-2013 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • Anonymous
  • Jan-10-2010 I am a current student here

    What I enjoy most about Reed has to be the people. With less than 1500 students, Reed’s small size makes it easy to get to know people. Most of the people there are quirky in one way or another, which often makes for interesting interactions. Even the professors like to joke around with the students. I’ve heard philosophical discussions go into the middle of the night that quickly transition to a discussion on how to make the best popcorn or a debate over the best Beatles’ song. But Reed isn’t all about play. Jokes with your peers are offset by the heavy workload, but that naturally comes with being a Reedie. Classes can get monotonous and stressful, especially when a 1500-word paper is due on the same day as a lab report or when you have to read over a hundred pages of a text preaching values you don’t necessarily agree with.

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  • 5
  • Maya from Charlotte, VT
  • Jan-07-2010 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    Tightly-knit student body with endless campus activities. The school is right in Portland, OR so off-campus events are easy to find as well.

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