Increase Access to Higher Education
Reed College is proud to announce a groundbreaking new initiative that will make a Reed education even more accessible to Oregon and Washington students from all financial backgrounds. As of December 19, 2024, Reed will offer tuition-free education for newly admitted Oregon, Washington, and transfer students from around the U.S. whose family income is under $100,000. This new policy builds upon Reed’s long-standing commitment to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, ensuring that a college education at Reed remains within reach for all qualified students.
This initiative reaffirms Reed College’s dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and intellectually rigorous community by eliminating financial barriers that may have previously hindered talented students from pursuing their dreams at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.
“Our graduates leave Reed College ready to make significant contributions to society by tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our world,” said Reed College President Audrey Bilger. “I am excited to implement this initiative that will allow even more students to access Reed’s multidisciplinary academic program and join our vibrant community.”
Reed College will cover the full cost of tuition for all Oregon and Washington undergraduate students and transfer students from families with a total annual income below $100,000 and typical assets starting in fall 2025. In addition to the tuition-free benefit, Reed will continue to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students for all four years. Reed College is committed to making higher education affordable for future generations of students.
“Reed College has long believed that our student aid program ensured access to the best educational experience higher education can offer,” said Milyon Trulove, Reed College Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid. “I am excited to offer this financial promise to our prospective students in the Pacific Northwest and transfer students from around the country.”
Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, Reed College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship.