University of Redlands: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Redlands is a private university with a liberal arts and sciences focus. The 160-acre campus is located in Redlands, California, about 10 miles from San Bernardino. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the primary college for residential undergraduate students, has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. The university has a total student population of 4,931 of which 3,206 are undergraduates. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, the University of Redlands was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The most popular majors at the University of Redlands are Biology, Business Administration, English, History, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Speech.

On the athletic front, the Redlands Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). The university has 10 men's and 11 women's varsity sports.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2019-20 admissions cycle, University of Redlands had an acceptance rate of 69%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 69 were admitted and 31 were rejected. This makes the admissions process selective, but not painfully competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

The University of Redlands requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. The SAT is much more popular than the ACT in California. During the 2019-20 admissions cycle, 78% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Redland's admitted students fall within the top 59% of test-takers nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students who matriculated at the university scored between 530 and 630, while 25% scored a 530 or lower and 25% scored 630 or higher. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 500 and 620, while 25% scored at or below 500 and 25% scored at or above 620. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1250 or greater will have particularly competitive chances at University of Redlands.

Requirements

University of Redlands does not require the now obsolete SAT writing test nor SAT Subject Tests. All students must take the SAT or ACT, and test scores are used in the admissions process and for placement and advising purposes. Applicants should also check to see if SAT scores are needed to qualify for scholarships or for NCAA eligibility.

ACT Scores and Requirements

The University of Redlands requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2019-20 admissions cycle, only 22% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. The SAT is much more popular at the university.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Redland's matriculated students fall within the top 41% of test-takers nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Redlands received a composite ACT score between 21 and 28, while 25% scored a 21 or higher and 25% scored a 28 or lower.

Requirements

All applicants to University of Redlands must submit either SAT or ACT scores. Although the SAT is more popular, the university is just as happy to receive ACT scores. Scores may be used for placement and advising purposes. The university does not require the optional ACT essay exam.

GPA and Class Rank

University of Redland students tend to have high school transcripts filled with mostly "A" and "B" grades. The average high school GPA for matriculated students is a 3.65. 48% of students had GPAs of 3.75 or higher, and 93% had GPAs above 3.0. No students were admitted with GPAs below a 2.5.

For class rank, 88% of students ranked in the top 50% of their high school class. 55% rank in the top quartile, and 22% rank in the top 10%. Many students don't report rank, so grades are going to be much more important than rank in the admissions process.

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Data Source: The National Center for Education Statistics and the University of Redlands website.