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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

Reed cost & aid FAQ

How much does Reed cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $39,882 per year at Reed after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $89,610. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Reed cost by family income?

At Reed, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $13,630 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $47,974 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Reed offer free tuition?

Yes. Reed waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Reed give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Reed's financial aid office.

Does Reed meet full financial need?

Meets most demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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