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University of Redlands

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA · City · 2,049 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$76,630
Avg net price
$30,031
Room & board
$18,208
Tuition
$60,878
Books & supplies
$1,700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$28,287
$30–48k
$25,728
$48–75k
$26,196
$75–110k
$25,767
$110k+
$38,257
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1241
Reading 560680
Math 547670
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 2128
English 2032
Math 2328
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Redlands accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
4-yr on-time completion
56%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
71%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$61,686
Median earnings (10yr)
$72,690
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,298$32,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$41,500
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$57,353
Independent students
28%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
35%
Hispanic
45%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$61,686
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$254M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,565/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,333
Federal loan rate
55%

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