One of the most distinctive colleges in the nation, Reed provides a singular example of the liberal arts experience: a structured curriculum with an emphasis on personal inquiry; extensive written and in-person feedback from professors on assignments; and a deeply collaborative academic environment.
Reed students pursue the bachelor of arts degree in 38 majors, along with 17 minors and two dual-degree programs. The curriculum includes a yearlong humanities course, broad distribution requirements, and a senior thesis. A 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and conference-style classes allow faculty members to truly mentor students and engage with them in individual discussions.
The Reed community is guided by the Honor Principle. The commitment to the independence of thought and mutual trust and respect helps to create an environment in which students feel connected, challenged, and fulfilled. Reed students are culturally diverse and hail from 49 states and from 25 countries.
The breadth, depth, and rigor of the curriculum provide excellent preparation for nearly any career. An extraordinary number of Reed graduates go on to graduate school. Reed is ranked second in the nation in the percentage of graduates who earn PhDs in the life sciences, third in the nation in the percentage of graduates who earn PhDs in the arts & humanities, and fourth across all disciplines. Many Reed alumni win major graduate fellowships, found or lead companies and organizations, and earn medical, business, or law degrees.
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission Events
Portland, OR 97202-8199
Experience College Life
Reed Research Reactor
Reed Canyon (a 28-acre watershed in the heart of the campus)
Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery
The student-run Paradox Cafe
The windswept beaches of the Oregon Coast
Powells City of Books
Reed-owned ski cabin on Mt. Hood
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Located at the intersection of several creative Portland neighborhoods, Reed College provides a point of entry to a vibrant metropolis and a gateway to the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. It is hard to beat this location for your next four years.
Times: 9am and 2pm
Average Length: 2 hours