Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Reed is 1.6× more selective than Whitman
Acceptance rate - 2
Whitman's yield is 1 pts higher than Reed's
Yield rate - 3
Reed's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than Whitman's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- WhitmanVery selective
- ReedVery selective
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 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WhitmanTest-optional
- ReedTest-optional
How they read a record
Whitman
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
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.
What they look at
| Factor | Whitman | Reed |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | 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