Redlands Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Redlands Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Redlands to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Redlands (Redlands)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Redlands's acceptance rate is 82.71% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,766 students applied and 3,115 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Redlands.

To apply to Redlands, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Redlands's acceptance rate places 46th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1240 and the ACT score is 26 at Redlands. Redlands's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 28 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Redlands's yield rate is 15.86%, which is moderately lower by 9.60 percentage points (approximately 37.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Redlands at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Redlands's acceptance rate is 82.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.86%. 1,675 men and 2,088 women applied to Redlands and 1,334 men and 1,778 women students were accepted.

Among them, 223 men and 271 women were enrolled in Redlands. You can explore the Redlands's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Redlands
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,766	1,675	2,088	0	0
Admitted	3,115	1,334	1,778	0	0
Enrolled	494	223	271	0	0
Acceptance Rate	82.71%	79.64%	85.15%	-	-
Yield	15.86%	16.72%	15.24%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Redlands 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 78 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 13 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Redlands.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,240, including 640 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 600 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 680 and the 25th percentile is 560. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 547.

The median ACT composite score is 26, with a 75th percentile score of 28 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Redlands. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Redlands's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Redlands are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Redlands
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,107	1,240	1,350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	640	680
SAT Math	547	600	670
ACT Composite	21	26	28
ACT Math	23	27	28
ACT English	20	24	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Redlands 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Redlands. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Redlands.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Redlands Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Redlands:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.redlands.edu/admissions-and-aid
Online Application: https://www.redlands.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Redlands?

Redlands is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 82.71%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Redlands?

Redlands recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Redlands is 1,240, and the average ACT score is 26. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Redlands require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Redlands requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Redlands admission?

Redlands recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Redlands does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Redlands requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Redlands requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Redlands?

The institutional SAT code for Redlands is 4848 and 4-digit ACT code is 0464.