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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Redlands, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Redlands?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Redlands accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,738 people applied and 3,100 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1765 / 2062 (86%)
Men
1335 / 1676 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Redlands:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University of Redlands, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Redlands by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Redlands considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Redlands?

3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Redlands as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
32%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
6%

Redlands is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
628
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
563
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1113
75th Percentile
1278

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Redlands. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
January 10
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Redlands' Early Decision acceptance rate is 100%, compared to 83% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of Redlands, you might consider applying Early Decision.

100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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