University of Redlands

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University of Redlands

Apply for first-year Apply for transfer

Located in the heart of Southern California, the University of Redlands was established more than 100 years ago. Offering liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs, you can explore more than 40 areas of study in the College of Arts and Sciences, Conservatory of Music, and Johnston Center for Integrative Studies. Take advantage of our experiential learning, four-week May term, over 80 study abroad destinations, and many valuable internship opportunities.

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Academic Programs

Engineering
Research
Science
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Music
Art & Design
Economics
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Performing Arts
Social Science
Visual Arts
Create Your Own Major

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

First year applicants are students who are current high school seniors, or students who have graduated high school but not yet enrolled at a community college, 4-year college, or university after graduation.

The following are required documents to apply:

Common Application
Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended
One letter of recommendation from guidance/college counselor and/or the Common Application Secondary School Report
One letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to your academic ability

NOTE: The University of Redlands is test optional. To learn more about our policies, click here.

Transfer

Transfer applicants are students who have graduated high school and enrolled at a community college, 4-year college, or university after high school graduation.

The following are required documents to apply:

Common Application or University of Redlands application
Official transcripts from all institutions attended (they must be issued to Univ. of Redlands), final high school transcript or equivalency
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.

Additional Information

Scholarships & Financial Aid
The University of Redlands is committed to an affordable and attainable undergraduate degree. More than 90% of our students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships and/or grants. All students who apply will be considered for merit-based scholarships.

First year students will be considered for merit awards up to $34,000 a year, while transfer students are considered for merit awards up to $25,000 a year.
To be considered for need-based financial aid, include your full social security number (if applicable) when applying to the University of Redlands and submit the FAFSA by March 2. Beginning October 1, the FAFSA is available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. We guarantee first year students a pathway to graduate in four years - that's our four-year promise.
Learn more by visiting our website on affording a Redlands education.

Meet the Admissions Team
We look forward to learning more about you through the admissions process and would love to connect. Learn more

Visit us

The University of Redlands offers both in-person and virtual visits. To see all of our visit options and to schedule yours, go to www.redlands.edu/visit and select what works best for you.

Explore our Southern California campus. We're located 65 miles from Los Angeles, Newport Beach, and Palm Springs. Campus visits consist of an information session with an admissions staff member, and a one hour walking tour with a current student. Individual meetings can also be scheduled with an admissions counselor.

“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?”
Scott Randolph, Associate Professor, Business Administration and Management