Reed College Acceptance Rate (25%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is Reed College's acceptance rate?

Reed College's acceptance rate was 25% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,321 of 9,431 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 25% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 610–770 math

ACT, middle 50%: 30–34 composite

Average net price: $36,993 a year (2022–23)

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Reed College GPA requirements

Reed College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Reed College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Reed College acceptance rate

Reed College admitted 2,321 of 9,431 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 25%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reed College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Portland, Oregon, with 1,346 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Reed College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	680	730	750
SAT Math	610	690	770
ACT Composite	30	33	34
ACT English	32	34	35
ACT Math	27	31	34

52% submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores, as Reed College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1437 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Reed College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Reed College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Reed College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $36,993 a year at Reed College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Reed College hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Reed College admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is Reed College's acceptance rate?

Reed College's acceptance rate was 25% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,321 of 9,431 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Reed College?

Reed College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Can I get into Reed College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Reed College admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Reed College?

A lot: Reed College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Reed College?

No. Reed College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 52% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Reed College students have?

The middle 50% of Reed College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 610–770 in math; ACT composite 30–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Reed College accept AP credit?

Yes. Reed College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Reed College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $36,993 a year at Reed College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Reed College consider legacy status?

No. Reed College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Reed College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Reed CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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