Published cost of attendance is $86,376. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,674, middle-income families pay around $14,513, higher-income families pay approximately $46,711.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $86,376 |
| Tuition and Fees | $69,350 |
| Room and Board | $17,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$53,363 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $33,013 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,674 |
| $30–48k | $12,514 |
| $48–75k | $14,513 |
| $75–110k | $23,421 |
| $110k+ | $46,711 |
Published cost of attendance is $86,376. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,674, middle-income families pay around $14,513, higher-income families pay approximately $46,711. Azimuth ranks Reed College #1257 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 11.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,773. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,518, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Reed College earn median 4-year earnings of $44,518, placing Reed College in the 2.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Reed College #957 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects Reed College's concentration in Social Sciences, a field where graduates typically see steady income growth through the first decade after enrollment. The program lineup spans humanities, social sciences, and applied fields. Political Science is the largest program with 26 graduates, followed by Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (21 graduates) and Research Psychology (20 graduates). English Language and Literature, General and Mathematics round out the core academic portfolio, each enrolling substantial cohorts. This program distribution — anchored in Social Sciences (22%) and Arts (9%) — shapes the institution's earnings profile and career outcomes across the graduate body.
