by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Reed College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Reed College amounted to $69,350 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $310; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,040 |
| Fees | $310 |
| Total | $69,350 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Reed College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Reed College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Reed College sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Reed College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Reed College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $62,420 |
| Two Years Ago | $64,450 |
| One Year Ago | $66,710 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,040 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Reed has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $71,772 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.40%, so a year from now students could pay around $71,708.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,708 |
| In 2 Years | $74,146 |
| In 3 Years | $76,667 |
| In 4 Years | $79,274 |
| In 5 Years | $81,969 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $301,795.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Reed College, head to the Reed College Financial Aid page.
