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At University of Redlands, you’ll do more than earn a degree—you’ll ignite your curiosity, discover your passions, and create a life of meaning, impact, and joy. 

Located in beautiful Southern California, between the playgrounds of beaches, mountains and desert, Redlands offers an ideal setting to explore who you are and who you want to become. Our undergraduate experience is designed for students who crave a personalized education with purpose—where small classes, close faculty mentorship, and hands-on, experiential learning come together to fuel your thrive. 

With more than 40 undergraduate majors, accelerated 4+1 master’s programs, and the opportunity to design your own degree, you can map an education that’s uniquely yours. Whether you’re preparing for a future in business, health, education, science, the arts, or law, Redlands prepares you personally and professionally.  

Our integrated liberal arts and pre-professional curriculum is built to equip you for a world that demands adaptability, critical thinking, and empathy. You won’t just learn in the classroom—you’ll collaborate, create, research, and gain real-world experience through fieldwork and internships. 

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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

To apply to the University of Redlands as a first-year student, you should submit:
  • Common Application (including two short-answer supplemental essays, located in the Member Questions section of the CommonApp)
  • Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended
  • One letter of recommendation from school/college counselor and/or the Common Application Secondary School Report
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to your academic ability
  • Test-scores, if applicable
Redlands is test-optional for admissions; you can decide if you wish to provide your SAT or ACT scores to the admission committee. Approximately 25% of our applicants submit test scores.

Deadlines for fall admission are November 1 (Early Action 1), December 1 (Early Action 2), and January 15 (Regular Decision). Rolling admission based on space available. 

Transfer

To apply to the University of Redlands as a transfer student, you should submit:
  • Common Application or University of Redlands application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended (issued directly to the University  of Redlands),
  • Official final high school transcript or equivalency for applicants applying to the College of Arts and Sciences
  • At least one letter of recommendation from a professor who can speak to your academic ability.
Additional items may be requested based on institution attending and transferable credits.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Additional information

University of Redlands continues to stand out for academic quality, impact, and value:  

  • Over 99% of students receive scholarships or grants, with merit awards up to $37,000 for first-year and $29,000 for transfer students.  
  • Ranked Top 10 Best Regional Universities–West by U.S. News & World Report  
  • Ranked Top 10 Regional Universities Best Value–West by U.S. News & World Report  
  • Named Opportunity College and University–Higher Access, Higher Earnings, Carnegie Classification, recognizing meaningful student outcomes  
  • Ranked Top 5% of universities nationwide by Washington Monthly, based on contributions to the public good  
  • Named a College of Distinction, recognizing our commitment to engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.   

Ready to become a Bulldog? 

Visit us

We hope you and your family will visit us to explore our Southern California campus. We're located 65 miles from both Los Angeles and Palm Springs - a convenient location in between these two vibrant cities. 

We offer student-guided tours Monday - Saturday, group visits, a fall open house for prospective students, and events for admitted students. We also offer an array of virtual opportunities for you to connect with us. 

We look forward to meeting you! Click here to see all options and set up your visit. 

“Redlands students understand that as an institution we truly value teaching, and even when classes are difficult—and mine are—they want and respect that and reward it. That’s the true honor, that our students made this decision. What more could a professor want?”