Reed College Acceptance Rate
Portland, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,045
- Admitted
- 2,728
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Reed College's acceptance rate has fallen from 38.7% in 2014–15 to 27.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,956 to 10,045 (+154%) over that period.
Its 27.2% rate makes Reed College more selective than about 93% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (29.5% for women vs 21.5% for men, a 8-point gap). Reed College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,956 | 1,532 | 38.7% | 347 |
| 2015–16 | 5,396 | 1,888 | 35% | 421 |
| 2016–17 | 5,705 | 1,786 | 31.3% | 355 |
| 2017–18 | 5,652 | 2,014 | 35.6% | 413 |
| 2018–19 | 5,957 | 2,087 | 35% | 363 |
| 2019–20 | 5,815 | 2,295 | 39.5% | 394 |
| 2020–21 | 5,647 | 2,391 | 42.3% | 365 |
| 2021–22 | 7,010 | 3,071 | 43.8% | 502 |
| 2022–23 | 9,023 | 2,779 | 30.8% | 394 |
| 2023–24 | 10,045 | 2,728 | 27.2% | 351 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,103 | 1,506 | 29.5% |
| Men | 4,095 | 879 | 21.5% |
| Another gender | 847 | 343 | 40.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–760 | 48% |
| SAT Math | 630–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–34 | 23% |
How Reed College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Reed College's acceptance rate?
Reed College's acceptance rate is 27.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,728 admitted of 10,045 applicants).
Is Reed College test optional?
Reed College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Reed College?
Reed College received 10,045 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,728.
What SAT score do you need for Reed College?
Admitted students at Reed College typically scored 670–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 630–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Reed College getting harder to get into?
Reed College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.7% in 2014–15 to 27.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.reed.edu/.