Applying to Reed
Each year, Reed enrolls students who will contribute to—and benefit from—our distinctive academic and social environment.
We admit students who are serious about intellectual inquiry and scholarship, who will thrive in a conference-style classroom or lab, who will honor the diversity of thought that comes with a range of philosophical and cultural differences, and who will be passionate about pursuing their own interests and questions. While we do not require a specific set of secondary school courses, the most competitive applicants have pursued the most demanding program of study available to them at the secondary level.
Admission is based on a close examination of your credentials, including your academic performance; your unique accomplishments, pursuits, and perspective; and your understanding of Reed.
Reed does not charge an application fee.
For those impacted by inclement events and natural disasters, we will extend our Early Decision and Early Action application deadline to December 1, 2018. If you plan to make use of the extended deadline or need further accommodation, contact us. We are here to help you through the application process in any way we can.
2018-19 Application Deadlines
| Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Early Action | Regular Decision | |
| Applications Due | November 15 | December 20 | November 15 | January 15 |
| Decisions Mailed | December 15 | February 1 | February 1 | April 1 |
| Reply Date | January 10 | February 15 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Deadline to Complete Optional On-Campus Interview | November 15 | November 15 | November 15 | January 1 |
Transfer Deadlines
| Applications Due | March 1 |
| Decisions Mailed | May 15 |
| Reply Date | June 1 |
| Deadline to Complete Optional On-Campus Interview | March 15 |
Financial Aid Deadlines
| Early Decision I | Early Decision II | Early Action | Regular Decision | |
| File the PROFILE and, if applicable, the Noncustodial PROFILE | November 15 | December 20 | November 15 | January 15 |
| File the FAFSA | November 15 | December 20 | November 15 | January 15 |
| File Student and Parent Federal Tax Forms, W-2s and Verification Worksheet | November 22 | December 20 | November 22 | January 15 |
Transfer Financial Aid Deadlines
| File the CSS PROFILE and, if applicable, the Noncustodial PROFILE | March 1 |
| File the FAFSA | March 1 |
| File Student and Parent Federal Tax Forms, W-2s and Verification Worksheet | March 1 |
Testing Requirements
Reed requires all applicants to submit the official results of the SAT or the ACT. Results of additional tests, such as Advanced Placement (AP), SAT II (subject tests), and International Baccalaureate (IB), are optional. If test scores are recorded on your official high school transcript, Reed will consider those to be official scores.- Know Reed’s codes
- SAT 4654
- ACT 3494
- TOEFL 4654
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Community safety at Reed is responsible for overall security on the Reed campus and issues the disclosures required by the Clery Act in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. A physical copy of the report can be obtained at Reed's community safety office in building 28 West on the Reed campus.