- 4 Year
- PORTLAND, OR
Reed College
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- 4 Year
- PORTLAND, OR
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 298 reviews
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About
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 independent inquiry; extensive written and in-person feedback from professors on assignments; and a deeply collaborative academic environment. Classes are small, faculty members are highly accessible, and students are active participants in the production of new knowledge.
The breadth, depth, and rigor of the curriculum provide excellent preparation for nearly any career. 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 or law degrees.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Ask Audrey: Answers from the President
Virtual
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Reed President Audrey Bilger will sit down with Milyon Trulove (VP and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid) to answer your questions about Reed, one of the most distinctive colleges in the country.
Decision Day Drop-in with the Dean
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Do you have any remaining questions about Reed? Drop in to this session at any time to get your questions answered by Milyon Trulove, VP and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.
Application Basics
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The college application process has a lot of moving parts, especially when it comes to the different rounds and required materials. This session is designed to walk you through the basics and make it clear what to complete and when.
Writing Your Personal Statement
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The personal statement is your conversation with the admission committee and a chance to tell your story. In this interactive session, we’ll explain the dos and don’ts of the essay and share examples from successful applications to Reed.
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Most Popular Majors
- Psychology26 Graduates
- Biology25 Graduates
- Mathematics22 Graduates
- Physics21 Graduates
- Environmental Science18 Graduates
- Anthropology17 Graduates
- Chemistry16 Graduates
- English16 Graduates
- History16 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities16 Graduates
The Senior Thesis at Reed
Reed is one of very few undergraduate institutions where every student writes a thesis in their senior year. Undertaken with significant support from a professor, the thesis is an opportunity for students to explore a research question of their own devising. Reed theses represent an incredible range of topics, from the pollutants in wild fire smoke to the music videos of Beyoncé.