by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Reed worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Reed is ranked #3,102 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Oregon, it ranks #36 of 37 for value.
Among the majors Reed offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | #41 of 41 |
| Comparative Literature | #51 of 51 |
| Linguistics | #87 of 87 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | #128 of 128 |
| Child Development & Psychology | #157 of 160 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | #204 of 210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #204 of 210 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | #223 of 234 |
| Anthropology | #227 of 232 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | #238 of 240 |
Below is the detailed Reed value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Reed College is ranked #11 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #36 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Reed financial aid page to be sure.
Reed College is ranked #3,102 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Reed College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Reed costs about $56,502. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $226,010 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $86,398 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $33,013 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $56,502 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $226,010 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Reed net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Reed costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Reed degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $345,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $226,010 | #3,102 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $132,052 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $345,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $226,010 | #36 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $132,052 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Reed shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,418 |
| $30K–$48K | $25,846 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,080 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,552 |
| Over $110K | $53,463 |
About 56% of Reed undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $49,728 per year. Get more details on the Reed financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Reed cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.