University of Redlands
Redlands, California · Private
University of Redlands admitted 81% of 3,622 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1078–1323 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 71% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of Redlands’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. University of Redlands asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Redlands’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $80,474 a year. After grants, students paid $28,054 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Redlands’s acceptance rate?
University of Redlands admitted 81% of applicants: 2,931 of 3,622 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of Redlands’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Redlands?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1078 to 1323, with a median around 1205. A score at or above 1205 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Redlands’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does University of Redlands require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Redlands asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does University of Redlands have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, University of Redlands asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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