Reed College Snapshot
Reed College is an institution of higher education in the liberal arts devoted to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity
Reed College offers bachelor's degrees in more than 20 fields and a master of arts degree in liberal studies. Its special master's degree allows students to study both liberal arts and the sciences. The school enrolls more than 1,400 students (called "Reedies") annually. It has an average of 15 students in its conference-style classes and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It has produced more than 30 Rhodes Scholars. The college also has a nuclear reactor that is operated primarily by undergraduates. Reed College was founded in 1908 and is named for Oregon pioneers Simeon and Amanda Reed.
Reed College offers bachelor's degrees in more than 20 fields and a master of arts degree in liberal studies. Its special master's degree allows students to study both liberal arts and the sciences. The school enrolls more than 1,400 students (called "Reedies") annually. It has an average of 15 students in its conference-style classes and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It has produced more than 30 Rhodes Scholars. The college also has a nuclear reactor that is operated primarily by undergraduates. Reed College was founded in 1908 and is named for Oregon pioneers Simeon and Amanda Reed.
Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, Reed College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship.
