First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: reed.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 26 |
| Experimental Psychology | 24 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 21 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 19 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Physics | 15 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| History | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 8 |
| Linguistics | 7 |
| Comparative Literature | 6 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
2,537,904 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International (PDX)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.2 of 20
Elevation
137 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,770 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies3 mi
- Warner Pacific University3 mi
- Lewis & Clark College3 mi
- Portland State University3 mi
- University of Western States5 mi
- University of Portland8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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