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The main campus of Reed College is in Portland, Oregon (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Reed College offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Reed College students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, art studies, and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 45% of people who applied to Reed College were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 660 to 760. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 620 or more. Students attending Reed College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Reed College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Reed College had 1,340 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Reed College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202-8199
General Phone: (503) 771-1112
Admissions Phone: (800) 547-4750
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 547-4750
http://www.reed.edu
Reed College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 156 | English, anthropology, history, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies, linguistics, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 64 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | philosophy, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Reed College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 298 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Reed College had a total enrollment of 1,340 students (1,299 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 25% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Oregon | 8% |
| Washington | 7% |
| New York | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Reed College offers campus housing for 802 of its 1,299 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,646 | 1,200 | 45% | 353 | 29% |
| Men | 1,193 | 520 | 44% | 153 | 29% |
| Women | 1,453 | 680 | 47% | 200 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 547-4750
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,590 |
| Room and board | $ 8,516 |
| Room charge | $ 4,470 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,046 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Reed College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 547-4750
Reed College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $88,640 | 15 | $84,578 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $65,198 | 15 | $65,329 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $57,247 | 14 | $56,448 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $74,875 | 44 | $69,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Reed College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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