Reed College Portland, OR
Private, non-profit 4-year University

❓https://www.reed.edu

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS:

Areas of study(2019 graduates)

#Econometrics and quantitative economics8.4%
#Biology/biological sciences7.8%
#Psychology6.1%
#History6.1%
#English language and literature5.8%
#Multi-/interdisciplinary studies5.2%
#Physics4.9%
#Political science and government4.9%
#Anthropology4.3%
#Art/art studies4.3%
#Mathematics4.1%
#Environmental studies3.8%
#Philosophy3.8%
#Comparative literature3.5%
#Linguistics3.2%
#Religion/religious studies3.2%
#Biochemistry2.9%
#Chemistry2.6%
#Neuroscience2.3%
#Drama and dramatics/theatre arts2.3%
#Computer and information sciences1.7%
#Classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics1.4%
#Mathematics and computer science1.4%
#Sociology1.4%
#Spanish language and literature1.2%
#International relations and affairs1.2%
#American/united states studies/civilization0.6%
#Dance0.6%
#Chinese language and literature0.3%
#German language and literature0.3%
#Music0.3%

➡️Avg cost after aid $33K
➡️Graduation rate 78%
➡️Acceptance rate 39%

Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, Reed College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship.

Founded explicitly in reaction to the "prevailing model of East Coast, Ivy League education", the college's lack of varsity athletics, fraternities, and exclusive social clubs – as well as its coeducational, nonsectarian, and egalitarian status—gave way to an intensely academic and intellectual college whose purpose ...

39.5% (2020)
Reed College/Acceptance rate

Reed parties are pretty cool. There is usually alcohol available, but no pressure to drink. ... There's usually an off-campus party every other weekend, and there's something on campus every weekdend.

Reed College is ranked #972 out of 1,472 for value nationwide. Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Reed College is overpriced for the quality education it provides.
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3.9
With a GPA of 3.9, Reed College requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.

Based on 65 evaluation criteria, Reed College political science program ranks #248 Political Science School (out of 1350; top 20%) in USA and The Third Best Political Science School in Oregon. ...

Reed is an incredibly good school academically, which is what unifies everyone on the campus. The coursework is extremely rigorous and most of the week is devoted to school. Because there are so many smart and neurotic people at Reed, the social environment can be very polarizing.

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Reed is steadfast in its belief in the intrinsic value of rigorous scholarship and the joy of serious intellectual pursuit. Founded as a liberal arts powerhouse, Reed remains dedicated first to undergraduate teaching.

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➡️COVID-19 Prevention & Response Plan

We are pleased to share that all COVID-19 restrictions in Oregon were lifted on June 30, 2021. Reed College’s COVID-19 Prevention & Response Plan below considers the changes in the state directives and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) public health recommendations as of July 2021.

❓ https://www.reed.edu/coronavirus/