Reed College Application Volume Sets Record

"Reed College Receives Record 3,052 Applications"
Press release - Reed College (Portland, Oregon), 24 Feb 2006

PORTLAND, OR (February 24, 2006) – Reed College has received a record 3,052 applications for 345 freshman spaces in its Class of 2010.

"This represents a 15 percent increase over last year and is the fourth consecutive record year for applications,” Dean of Admission Paul Marthers said. “While a number of our peer institutions are also reporting higher applicant numbers this year, few if any can match the unbroken expansion in appeal reflected in Reed’s 76 percent increase since 2000–01. We think this may be an indication that Reed’s special status even among small, selective national liberal arts colleges is attracting more and more attention from students and parents."...

Marthers said he anticipates that Reed will offer admission to 40–42 percent of those who have applied, down from 45 percent last year. The Reed admission office will mail decision letters near the end of March and immediately prepare to host visits, throughout the month of April, from admitted applicants and their families....