EssayLens

Reed  /  Financial aid

Paying for Reed

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Reed actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Reed for families earning under $100,000 a year. Reed Promise: free tuition for families under $100k (fall 2026+); meets 100% of demonstrated need; no stated no-loan policy

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Reed's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$13,630/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$13,123/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,277/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$26,961/yr after aid
$110k+$47,974/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,610
Tuition & fees$69,350
Room & board$18,228
Average net price$39,882
Students on aid61%
Financial needMeets most demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Building your list? See your odds and cost at every school.

Build my college list