Reed College

"Main buildings here are quite pretty for a smaller campus. Although landscaping leaves a lot to be desired. Drove through here with someone thinking of attending. Weeds were overgrown everywhere, grass/landscaping not cut or maintained."

"First time stopping by in nearly a decade. I graduated from Reed in 2004. Was bit of an emotional visit even though I've been gone in Portland several times for visits but never had the courage to stop by and then of course COVID. Always loved the campus. Didn't have much time today but snapped a few photos. First time seeing the Performing Arts Center in person."

"Reed is an amazing place. The campus is one of the most beautiful, with fabulous wildlife in the Canyon, a fish ladder, etc. The administration is very nurturing of the students (much more so than New England colleges with which we are familiar). Academically, it's amazing, but very rigorous. It's not for people who aren't super smart and willing to work very hard. It's a great place for free spirits."

"The Reed College campus and Reed Canyon hiking trail are such a treat. One does not expect this Urban Oasis, but is grateful to find it. I've come here on a hot summer day with my pup to walk in the shade among the grand trees and a long the water many times. One can do about 4 miles at Reed without revisiting your steps. I love to walk the campus in the Spring and see all the beautiful manicured plants. On the same walk I can drop down into the canyon and see an amazing number of native plants. The habitat restoration they have done (and are still doing) in the canyon is amazing. Don't forget to find out where the fish ladder is! It is pretty cool. There are often concerts in the amphitheater in Summer. This is a real sweet treat during a walk!"

"The campus is a very traditional, clean cut, Gothic styled buildings and is very green. I love the open spaces and the vast amount of greenery. The main buildings in the center of campus are well maintained and have excellent detail in the stone work. The dormitories are spacious, clean, private, and the common kitchen area is homey and clean. The cafeteria is small, but has a fair amount of options for the small clientele of students. I enjoyed the trails around campus, the forest areas and the river flowing through the campus is unlike many campuses. The bridge from some of the dorms to the center of campus is bouncy, so if you feel like there is an earthquake it is probably the bridge shaking."