Bachelor in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (Bachelor's)

At Reed College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024–2025 academic year is $63,000 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in economics, finance, and policy analysis through a focus on resource allocation and analytical reasoning. Students study economic theories and their real-world applications using data-driven methods. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on research, including a senior thesis that demonstrates independent inquiry. A quantitative track is available for those seeking deeper experience in applied economics.

Focus areas include Quantitative Economics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Econometrics, Game Theory, International Monetary Systems.

The BA in Economics requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across foundational courses, 300-level required classes, electives, and a senior thesis. Students must complete a junior qualifying examination before beginning their thesis work.

Graduates enter roles such as economist, policy analyst, research analyst, and consultant in government, finance, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must submit transcripts, standardized test scores if required, and a personal statement. A strong academic record in mathematics and social sciences is expected. Admission is competitive and based on overall academic performance.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 27% of applicants.

Reed's liberal arts tradition has grown around broad study, close faculty mentorship, and sustained inquiry. Students share Humanities 110, a signature program examining how people in different historical contexts have addressed fundamental questions about existence, then study deeply in a major. Research begins early: undergraduates collaborate with faculty, work in labs, participate in archaeological fieldwork, conduct canopy research, or volunteer in the nuclear reactor. Summer fellowships and grants can support campus projects, travel, and research abroad. In the final year, every student undertakes a senior thesis, working with a faculty adviser on experiments, primary-source research, or another major-based project that remains in Reed's Thesis Tower.

The Portland campus combines green open space with places for study and community. Reed Canyon is a 28-acre watershed with a lake, trees, and the Blue Bridge, while lawns and Old Dorm Block sit against views of the Portland skyline. Downtown Portland is a short bike ride away, and students can plan trips to the college's ski cabin on Mount Hood. International applicants apply as a specific applicant type through the Common Application or Coalition for College Application and complete a Reed writing supplement. Reed does not use SAT or ACT results in admission review. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo is strongly encouraged for applicants who do not speak English at home or whose school teaches in another language; international interviews are by invitation only. Admitted international students receive financial aid meeting 100 percent of demonstrated need for all four years.