Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ReedVery selective
- City University of SeattleNot rated
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ReedTest-optional
- City University of SeattleNot reported
How they read a record
Reed
is very important; class rank is important. 81% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
City University of Seattle
Not reported
What they look at
| Factor | Reed | City University of Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | – |
| High school record | Required | – |
| Class rank | Important | – |
| College-prep program | Required | – |
| Recommendations | Important | – |
| Essay | Very important | – |
| Legacy status | Considered | – |
| Work experience | Considered | – |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | – |
| English proficiency test | Required | – |
| Other tests | Not considered | – |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why