Reed College, USA: Admissions: Entry Requirements, Acceptance Rate, Fees, Deadlines, Application Process

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Reed College follows a semester-based calendar with primary intake in Fall. Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies are accepted for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. For undergraduate admission, Reed offers two timelines for early decision: an early action and a regular decision deadline. Around 30% of the incoming freshmen class enters through the Early Decision.

The college has a quite selective admission policy. In the recent undergraduate admissions, it received 5,647 applications of which only 42% were offered a place. Reed College offers programs in independent liberal arts and science education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It currently has 1,385 students with 1,366 undergraduates and only 19 graduates.

Admissions at Reed College are test-optional in fall meaning SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor will be considered for admission. However, International applicants are required to submit TOEFL iBT along with the score of any other exam required for admission in the USA.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Application Fee	UG: None; PG: 75 USD
Acceptance Rate	42%
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Fall/ Spring/ Summer
Average SAT Scores	1394
Average ACT Scores	32
Accepted Test Scores	SAT/ ACT
Work Experience	Not required
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Campus Jobs, Loans, Grants
Official Website	https://www.reed.edu/

Reed College Admission Deadlines

International students can apply for Early Action, Early Decision I and Early Decision II plans. Early decision is a binding admission plan and must only be chosen by students whose first choice of college is Reed.

The application deadlines for international students are given in the table below:

Decision Type	Application Deadline	Notification of Decision
Early Decision I	November 15	December
Early Decision II	December 20	February
Early Action	November 15	February
Regular Decision	January 15	April

The deadline for Master of Arts in Liberal Studies are as follows:

Semester	Application Deadline
Fall	July 1
Spring	December 1
Summer	April 1

Reed College International Student Admissions

Reed College has a diverse student community and welcomes international students from all around the world. Applications can be submitted through the common application or coalition application, both of which are free of cost. All admission requirements for international students except proof of English language proficiency and certificate of finances are similar to domestic students. Application Portal: Common Application or Coalition Application
Application Fee: None
Basic Admission Requirements:

Official secondary school transcripts
Complete school report
Statement of Purpose
Proof of English language proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Interview by invitation only
Certification of Finances
Completed CSS profile to be considered for financial aid

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

Test	Average Score Requirements
SAT	600+
ACT	28+
TOEFL	110+
IELTS	7+
Duolingo	145+

Visa Process for International Students

International students must receive an offer letter from Reed College for the issuance of Form I-20 which is the primary document required to apply for a visa to study in the U.S. Students are required to submit the following documents for the I-20 document:

Copy of passport identification page
Certification of Finances

After the certificate of finances has been verified, the College will issue a packet containing the I-20 required to begin the visa process. After receiving the I-20, students must pay the SEVIS fee. Student’s SEVIS ID will be printed on I-20. International applicants can apply for a visa to study in the USA and schedule an interview by visiting the U.S. Embassy website for your country of residence.

The documents listed below must be carried for the visa interview:

Copy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
Original Form I-20
Admission Letter from Reed College
Receipt of SEVIS fee payment
Proof of sufficient funding
Evidence of intention to return to your home country after the program

International students are advised that students must keep their passports and I-20 valid at all times while studying in the U.S.

Reed College Undergraduate Admissions

Reed College offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 majors and programs. The college provides comprehensive liberal arts education in the fields of Arts, Literature and Languages, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics.

Application Portal: Common Application or Coalition Application
Application Fee: None
Admission Requirements:

Official high school transcripts

School report completed by school counselor
Statement of Purpose
Self-reported SAT or ACT scores, if available
Letters of Recommendation
Early Decision Agreement

Reed College Graduate Admissions

At the graduate level, Reed College offers only a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. A completed undergraduate degree is required for admission to the graduate program.

Application Portal: MALS Application Form
Application Fee: 75 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed application form
Official transcripts to be sent from the originating institution
Recommendation forms
Proof of English language proficiency
Certification of Finances

Reed College is a competitive institution for admission and is known to provide the best education in the U.S. The college does not accept late applications and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. International students may be invited for an interview to discuss academic goals, extracurricular achievements, interests, etc. Reed meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of the students to make education accessible for all.

FAQs

Ques. What GPA do you need to get into Reed College?

Ans. An average high school GPA of 3.9 is required to get into Reed College.

Ques. Does Reed College require an interview?

Ans. Reed College may invite international students for an interview. After submitting the application, the Office of Admission will contact the candidate to schedule an interview that takes about 30 minutes.

Ques. Does Reed College offer graduate programs?

Ans. Yes, Reed College offers one graduate degree program i.e. Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.

Ques. When can I expect to hear from Reed College?

Ans. Depending on the decision type opted for, Reed College notifies early decision I applicants by December, early decision II applicants by February, early action by February and regular decision by April.

Ques. Is applying for Early Decision beneficial?

Ans. The first and foremost benefit of applying through Early Decision is that the admission rate for ED applicants is much higher than other application rounds. Also, early decision applicants are guaranteed first or second choice of residence halls.