Reed College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Reed College?

Reed's published cost is high before financial aid, and the amount a student pays can differ substantially from the sticker price. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $69,040, with required fees of $310; the tuition rate was the same for Oregon residents and students from other states.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $69,350.
• Reported room and board: $18,470 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,050.

Those listed items total $88,870. That is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable allowances or charges may add to the budget. A separately reported $73,960 tuition figure comes from a different reporting period and should not be substituted into the 2024-25 total without updating the other components too.

Financial aid can change the calculation. Reed's aid is principally need-based; eligible students may be considered for institutional grants, federal grants, and federal loans through the required aid applications. In the reported aid figures, the average grant awarded to undergraduate recipients was $49,728, but an average among recipients is not an offer to every student. Average net price also varies by family circumstances: the reported figure was $12,514 for families with income up to $48,000, compared with $46,711 for families above $110,000. Applicants should use Reed's current cost estimate and net price calculator, then compare actual aid offers - including any loans - with their expected expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at Reed College?

Reed offers student employment, including Federal Work-Study for students who qualify through the financial-aid process. Work-Study is an opportunity to earn wages through an eligible job; it is not a grant automatically deducted from the tuition bill, and an award does not itself place a student in a position.

Students can look for campus jobs and, where eligible, approved off-campus positions through Reed's student-employment resources. Jobs may provide income and useful experience, but hours, hiring decisions, and earnings depend on the position and the student's schedule. Applicants who need employment income in their budget should ask how jobs are posted and whether their aid offer includes Work-Study or they can apply for positions funded another way.

Reed also provides career advising distinct from student payroll. Reported services include individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking. An internship is not required of every student, and access to career services should not be confused with a verified job offer or earnings outcome.