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Reed College

“Intellectual. Inspiring. Transformative.”

3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, USA

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About Reed College

Reed College, founded in 1908 in Portland, Oregon, is a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution renowned for its rigorous academic standards, intellectual curiosity, and engaged citizenship. The college emphasizes critical thinking and independent inquiry through a demanding curriculum that includes a yearlong humanities course and a mandatory senior thesis with an oral defense. Students pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree across 26 academic departments with 38 majors, including interdisciplinary options, and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Reed fosters a personalized learning environment characterized by conference-style teaching and close faculty-student collaboration. While not offering a dedicated architecture degree program, the college provides courses like 'Intersection: Architecture, Landscape Sculpture' and 'Architectonic Structures' within its Studio Art department.

Program Name	Details
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Studio Art) Bachelor Studio art students can explore architecture through courses like Intersection: Architecture, Landscape Sculpture, or Image and Text: The Book as a Sculptural Object. Students can also collaborate with faculty on research projects.	4 Years English Approximately $55,780 per year. Deadline: Not specified in the search results.	Visit
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Art History) Bachelor Art history students study Western and non-Western art from ancient to contemporary periods. They analyze art objects and their historical and theoretical contexts.	4 Years English Approximately $55,780 per year. Deadline: Not specified in the search results.	Visit
Dual-Degree Program in Fine Art Bachelor Students earn a bachelor's degree from Reed College and a bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. This program combines liberal arts education with intensive art training.	5 Years English Tuition information varies; contact Reed College and Pacific Northwest College of Art for details. Deadline: Not specified in the search results.	Visit

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Accreditations & Affiliations

Reed College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), with its accreditation reaffirmed in 2018. The college's science department also holds accreditation from the American Chemical Society.

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Early Action (EA)

November 1

Regular Decision (RD)

January 15

Early Decision I (ED I)

November 1

Early Decision II (ED II)

January 15

Requirements

Applicants need a high school or GED diploma, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Reed College employs a holistic review process. While test-blind, submitted SAT scores typically range from 1300-1510 and ACT scores from 29-34. International applicants generally require TOEFL scores.

Recent Rankings

U.S. News & World Report 2025: #63 (tied) Best Liberal Arts College, #23 (tied) Best Undergraduate Teaching, #23 (tied) Most Innovative Schools.

Niche 2026: #33 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America, #38 Best Colleges for Art in America.

Money magazine 2022: #512 out of 623 colleges evaluated.

UniRank: Global rank 1472.

Reed College Academic FAQ

Reed College is Intellectual. Inspiring. Transformative.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Applicants need a high school or GED diploma, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Reed College employs a holistic review process. While test-blind, submitted SAT scores typically rang....

Reed College provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Arts in Art (Studio Art), Bachelor of Arts in Art (Art History), Dual-Degree Program in Fine Art.

Reed College is situated in Portland, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Reed College holds accreditations from: Reed College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), with its accreditation reaffirmed in 2018. The college's science department also holds accreditation from the American Chemical Society..

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