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University of Redlands

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA · City · 2,049 students
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$30,031
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$72,690
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

The University of Redlands is a private liberal arts institution in Southern California known for combining personalized academic inquiry with immersive, hands-on learning. Its top programs include business, music, communication sciences, and spatial studies, which deeply benefits from a unique partnership with neighboring GIS global leader Esri. A hallmark of the university is the innovative Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, where students can design their own custom majors and receive narrative evaluations instead of traditional letter grades. On campus, students enjoy a tight-knit, collaborative culture centered around community service, active outdoor recreation, and easy access to nearby mountains, beaches, and deserts.

Wikipedia:The University of Redlands is a private university in Redlands, California, United States. The university's main, residential campus is situated on 160 acres near downtown Redlands. An additional eight regional locations throughout California largely provide programs for working adults.

Location
Redlands, CA, 92373-0999 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
49 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$60,878
Housing & food (on campus)$18,208
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$76,630
Average net price$30,031
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$60,878
Housing & food (on campus)$18,208
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$76,630
Average net price$30,031
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$28,287
$30–48k
$25,728
$48–75k
$26,196
$75–110k
$25,767
$110k+
$38,257
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
12%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 15% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$61,686
10 yrs after entry$72,690
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$12.3k–$32k
90th percentile$41,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1241
R 560–680 · M 547–670
ACT midpoint
29
Comp 21–28 · E 20–32 · M 23–28
SAT middle 50%: 1107–1350
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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$57,353
Independent
28%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
35%
Hispanic
45%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$61,686
After 10 yrs
$72,690
Business/Commerce, General120
Business Administration, Management and Operations118
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other84
Psychology, General68
Natural Resources Conservation and Research48
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services42
Biology, General35
English Language and Literature, General26
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics25
Music24
International Business23
Political Science and Government22
Sociology22
Computer and Information Sciences, General21
History21
Design and Applied Arts20
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$254M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$10,565/mo
Teaching spend
$14,333
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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