Reed College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Reed College is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, Oregon with approximately 1,320 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 25% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $33,013 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $52,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Reed College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1908, Reed is a residential college with a campus in the Eastmoreland neighborhood, Tudor-Gothic style architecture, and a forested canyon nature preserve at its center. Reed alumni include 123 Fulbright Scholars, 73 Watson Fellows, and three Churchill Scholars.
Worth considering if you're a self-directed, intellectually driven student who wants a serious academic culture — Reed's 123 Fulbright Scholars and thesis requirement for every student signal real scholarly depth in a small (1,407 students) Portland setting. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 76% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 4 students don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about, and median earnings of $52,700 a decade out are modest relative to the $39,951 annual net price. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($15,750) is a partial bright spot, but this school rewards students who are genuinely ready for its demanding culture — not those still figuring out what they want.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,320 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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