Portland, OR · Private · 1,320 students
What are Reed College’s admission requirements?
Reed College admits 24.6% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 1 supplemental essay
- 3 recommendation letters
- SAT or ACTNot considered
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 15, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 24.6%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1290–1520
- ACT middle 50%
- 30–34
- Testing
- Not considered47% sent an SAT
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What are your chances at Reed College?
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What does Reed College weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
Not considered
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Reed College considers each part, not how heavily.
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