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Reed College is a private, liberal arts college located in southeast Portland, Oregon in the United States of America. The college was founded in 1908, and it covers an area of 116 acres. The college offers majors and interdisciplinary courses in a vast range of subjects. It also has dual degree and special programs in several subjects including applied physics and electronic science, computer science and engineering. The college enrolls an impressive number of international students as well.
Reed College has an active campus life. The college has several student clubs and organizations. Student-run organizations and clubs in Reed College include Reed Sport Club, Reed Outing Club and the Gray Fund. ‘Subprime’ is a performance and visual art festival organized by students. The students operate a Student Senate which organizes various activities in the college campus. The college also publishes a magazine known as 'Reed Magazine’.
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Campus Location3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202-8199 USA Main Tel: (503) 771-1112 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, art studies, mathematics, and liberal arts.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 299 | 27 | | Master | 5 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,492 in 2007-2008 (1,323 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 38,190 | | Room | $ 5,180 | | Board | $ 4,740 | | Books and supplies | $ 950 | | Other | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Reed College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsReed College provides on-campus housing for 959 of its 1,323 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 31% | | Women | 34% | | All | 32% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 660-760 | | Math | 630-710 | | Writing | 650-740 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (13 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (161 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (13 awarded) MUSIC (1 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (71 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (31 awarded)
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