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University of Redlands
University of Redlands says yes to 82.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $72,690 median earnings.
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University of Redlands sits in Redlands proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $85,278 four years out. 36.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,049 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1078 and 1323 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Redlands's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Redlands received 3,622 applications and admitted 2,931 (80.9%), with 484 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1078–1323 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Redlands's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 548 | 615 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 653 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Redlands compares
| University of Redlands | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.7% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $60,878 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $72,690 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Redlands: $72,690 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $60,878 regardless of where you're from. At University of Redlands, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,049 undergrads, University of Redlands is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
67.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a University of Redlands tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Redlands
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,278 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $85,066 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,833 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $75,374 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,767 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $70,080 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $67,126 |
| Biology, General | $66,639 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,353 |
| Sociology | $62,516 |
| Music | $59,275 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,234 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $57,319 |
| Psychology, General | $55,739 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,260 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,810 |
Median earnings for these 16 University of Redlands programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $72,690 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional University of Redlands programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Redlands?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1078–1323 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 82.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Redlands's acceptance rate?
80.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,931 admitted from 3,622 applicants.
How much does University of Redlands cost?
At University of Redlands, published tuition is $60,878 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Redlands's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Redlands graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $72,690 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Point Loma Nazarene University — 83.7% admitted
- Pepperdine University — 62.9% admitted
- University of the Pacific — 71.3% admitted
- University of San Francisco — 61.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.