Reed College
Academics
- Graduation Rate80%
- Majors Available35
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate87%
AP Credit Policy
Approval of AP credit varies from department to department; however, all those granting credit require scores of 4 or 5. Credit for AP tests will apply toward the 30 units of academic credit needed for graduation, but cannot be used to meet any other Reed College requirement. Students are generally awarded one unit of credit for each AP exam. No student may receive more than a total credit of eight units by means of AP or other exams.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| African American Studies | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Biology | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 0.5 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 0.5 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 1 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
D
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Experimental Psychology
F
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
M
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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