C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Redlands

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Redlands, California 92373
University of Redlands campus, Redlands, CA
University of Redlands campus, Redlands, CA. Photo: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,192
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Redlands, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$72,690
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$61,686
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
67.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,241
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
36.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Redlands

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,755$85,278+25%#77 of 1176#175$27,000
Business/Commerce$72,664$85,066+24%#19 of 271#43$37,162
Accounting and Related Services$67,359$79,833+5%#258 of 796#452$27,000
Design and Applied Arts—$75,374+46%#11 of 299#28—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$21,354$71,767+22%#13 of 215#45$24,000
Public Policy Analysis$37,888$70,080-5%#17 of 34#20$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$27,731$67,126+22%#31 of 225#60$27,000
Biology$30,047$66,639+16%#153 of 841#317$26,040
Political Science and Government$37,091$64,353+2%#216 of 565#346$26,000
Sociology$33,421$62,516+19%#55 of 462#111$24,500
Music—$59,275+38%#8 of 268#35$27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$59,234+12%#103 of 476#221—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,164$57,319+4%#106 of 265#160$25,943
Psychology—$55,739+10%#219 of 1027#483$25,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$28,128$53,260-4%#127 of 207#169$26,967
English Language and Literature—$50,810+5%#218 of 576#377$26,874

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Redlands Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $729,222
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,397/mo — vs ~$1,380/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92408 (4.5% cap, San Bernardino)

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🏆 Where University of Redlands Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#26
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
of 93 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $57,264 $57,264
Room $12,424
Board $5,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $80,474 $80,474

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 193 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 108 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 89 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 83 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 73 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 52 grads/yr Psychology, General 46 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 34 grads/yr Environmental Science 34 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 25 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 21 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 20 grads/yr History, General 19 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 19 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 18 grads/yr Creative Writing 18 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 18 grads/yr Sociology, General 18 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Redlands's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,192
Total Students
60%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 44%
Black 6%
Asian 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 85%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Redlands?
University of Redlands has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Redlands?
Tuition at University of Redlands is $57,264 for in-state students and $57,264 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Redlands?
The graduation rate at University of Redlands is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Redlands a good school?
University of Redlands has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Redlands?
University of Redlands has a total enrollment of 3,192 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology