History
Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon
Education
Reed students pursue the bachelor of arts degree in 40 majors and programs. The curriculum includes a yearlong humanities course, broad distribution requirements, and a senior thesis. A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small conference-style classes allow faculty members to truly mentor students and engage with them in individual discussions. Reed also offers a graduate program leading to a master of arts degree in liberal studies.
Research
Reed's institutional research office collects, analyzes, and interprets information about Reed and its activities, including its students and staff, programs, management, and operations. Learn more facts about Reed, including the HEOA Student Consumer Information.
Career
The top employers of Reed graduates nationally are typically institutions of higher education. The most frequent higher education employers are: University of Washington; Oregon Health & Science University; Reed College; University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; Harvard University; Columbia University; Portland State University; University of California, San Francisco; University of Chicago.
Reed College Key Statistics & Highlights
- 1 Masters
- 314 Scholarships
- 140 Academic Staff
- 1,325 Students
- Private Institution Type
Reed College Overview
Reed College Scholarships
Reed College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Reed College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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Independent provider
Grant
3200 USD
Deadline
Not specified
United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Reed College Student Reviews & Awards
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My experience was very informative and educational. I gained lots of knowledge in the realm of environmental science and chemistry.
Drink caffeine and smoke cigarettes
Only come here if you want to work about twice as hard as at a state school. 40-60 hours a week is not uncommon if you have labs. Nobody sleeps enough hahaha
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Student services
- Disability Support Services
- Health & Counseling
- International Student Services
- Office for Inclusive Community
- Residence Life
Housing services
The following accommodations offer discounts to the Reed community:
East Side
- Northeast (near the airport)
- Southeast (near Reed)
West Side
- Downtown
- Southwest
Library services
An expansion and renovation of the building completed in 2002 provides additional computer workstations and study spaces with wired and wireless network connections, high-density shelving for print collections, and a computer classroom for library instruction.
ICT services
General-purpose student computing labs, known as the Information Resource Centers (IRCs), are located in the Educational Technology Center. All current students have access to the IRCs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for work on course assignments or independent projects.
Medical services
If you have your own insurance coverage and do not want to join the Reed plan, you must provide proof of comparable health insurance coverage annually by submitting a completed health insurance waiver form via paper waiver or online through IRIS under Student Forms.
Campus life
Social life on the Reed campus is informal, and all activities are open to all who are interested. There are no fraternities or sororities. Nearly seventy-five percent of the students live on campus, and the small house groupings in the residence halls provide a congenial social environment without exclusiveness. A variety of extracurricular opportunities abound in cultural affairs, community service, and recreational sports.
Sports facilities
Reed provides everything you need to take advantage of Oregon’s active lifestyle. Lace up your shoes, dive into the pool, grab some gear from the backpack coop, or go trekking into the wilderness: It’s your adventure.
Student clubs
One of the great things about Reed is that it’s easy to get involved and find your niche. If you don’t see what you want in the student organization database, feel free to start your own group. Above are some of the student organizations:
- Art Club
- Ait Force (Aerial Acrobatics Troupe)
- American Indians at Reed
- Anime Appreciation Society
- Band Practice Room
- Brewers Guild
- Chabad at Reed
- Cheese Club
- Creative Writing, the Club
- Dance Troupe
- Film Kollectiv
- Herodotones
Accreditation
Reed College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the American Chemical Society, and is a member of the Association of Liberal Studies Programs.
Reed College Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Portland City