Reed College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Reed College: international tuition 71,460 USD per year, one-year total cost 73,720 USD, acceptance rate 24.6%. There is no merit scholarship. Need-based aid is open to international students.
Yes. A first-year Vietnamese international applicant may seek need-based financial aid at Reed, but admission is need-sensitive and aid must be requested with the admission application. Reed has no institution-wide merit scholarships.
Getting in. The school admits 24.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 680–750, Math 610–770, ACT 30–34. The school does not look at SAT or ACT scores. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 73,720 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Reed College?
International tuition is 71,460 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 73,720 USD.
Does Reed College offer scholarships for international students?
There is no merit scholarship. Need-based aid is open to international students. Yes. A first-year Vietnamese international applicant may seek need-based financial aid at Reed, but admission is need-sensitive and aid must be requested with the admission application. Reed has no institution-wide merit scholarships.
What is the acceptance rate at Reed College?
The acceptance rate is 24.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Reed College2026Official
- Reed College2024Campus tour
- Romulo S2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international-applicant page says all aid is need-based and Reed offers no academic or athletic scholarships.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoThe page says the process is need-sensitive and international funds are limited, so financial need is considered in admission.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesYes. International applicants seeking aid must submit the CSS Profile; ISFAA is an alternative when the CSS Profile cost causes financial hardship.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
Continental Scholarship ProgramTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool pagefull-tuition scholarships
Yes, because the program is for international students and offers two awards per continent; a Vietnamese student is in Asia.
UWC Davis–Reed Match ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Supplementary applicationRequired
- InterviewOptional
- English proficiencyiNon-native speakers are encouraged but not required to submit English results; there is no minimum score.Recommended
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
AP scores of 4 or 5 are required for credit consideration, but the exact policy varies by department.
Scores that count12345Reed mainly awards credit for IB Higher Level exams; Standard Level work usually does not count.
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AP credit by subject
3 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data