Reed has enabled me to pursue all my interests: mock trial, election work, nuclear reactor training, participating in the French learning community, and working one-on-one with leading scholars.
Where ambition finds support
The Vision
Reed students arrive with curiosity, talent, and ambition. Each Reedie’s journey is unique, shaped by a collection of moments—quiet reflections in the canyon, late-night breakthroughs in the library, passionate debates around the conference table, and moments of growth, connection, and transformation that are entirely their own.
The freedom to fully engage in these moments requires a foundation of support. Nurturing Student Success reflects Reed’s dedication to supporting students as whole people, ensuring they have the mentorship, resources, and opportunities to navigate challenges, pursue their passions, and thrive.
Through you, Reed can continue providing the mentorship, wellness, and real-world opportunities that sustain each student’s journey.
The Reed Difference
- 99% of Reed students complete a senior thesis.
- 70% participate in research or creative work beyond class requirements.
- 60% of students receive financial aid made possible by donor generosity.
Your Support Nurtures
Wellness, advising, and mental health services that sustain the journey.
Career exploration and research opportunities that connect ideas to impact.
A vibrant co-curricular experience that turns inquiry into engagement.
A roadmap to building a stronger residential college campus.
Make an immediate, lasting impact for Reedies with your gift to the Annual Fund.
What Students Say
Alastair Budd ’27
Whitney Kuma-Perry ’25
I’ve talked to nearly everyone in the Center for Life Beyond Reed, and they’ve all been supportive in different ways as I figure out what I want to do post grad.
Yulin Meng ’28
My favorite part about Reed is how closely connected I feel with my professors. They care about not only my academics and my future, but also me on a personal level. I always feel seen and heard in and outside the classroom.
Reed at a Glance
1 in 4
Reedies participate in peer tutoring
135
students received funding for summer research or internships in 2025–26
1,500+
annual holistic advising sessions for students from faculty academic advisers and the Center for Life Beyond Reed
90%
of Reedies secure employment, continuing education, fellowships, or volunteer opportunities within six months of graduation
“Reed takes a comprehensive and unified approach toward student growth, focusing on fortifying the sense of community on campus and cultivating profound connections among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.”
— Karnell McConnell-Black, Vice President for Student Life
Learn More
Explore our three core priority areas that are shaping Reed's future.
Defining moments from students and alumni that showcase the value of a Reed education.
Hear stories from donors who are meeting the moment for current and future Reedies.
