Private Nonprofit · Redlands, California

University of Redlands

University of Redlands is a private nonprofit institution in Redlands, California. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.

$72,690
10-yr median earnings
82.7%
Acceptance rate
$30,031
Avg net price / yr
69.0%
150%-time completion

The verdict

University of Redlands pairs top-10% former-student earnings with open admission.

According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Top 6%
former-student earnings, US
82.7%
acceptance rate
69.0%
150%-time completion
+18%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small Carnegie: Master's (L)
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Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.

How to read this University of Redlands profile

Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.

Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.

Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.

College Value Score

C
College Value Score
57/100
University of Redlands

A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.

Earnings A+
$72,690
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$30,031
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B-
69.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$26,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B+
75.6%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B
84.0%
First-year students returning for year two
University of Redlands vs. the national benchmark
EarningsNet PriceCompletionDebtRepaymentRetention

Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.

10-yr median earnings

$72,690

Federal aid recipients only

Avg net price

$30,031

After grants and scholarships

150%-time completion

69.0%

Full-time, first-time cohort

150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 69.0%

Four-year-institution cohort

College ROI Quadrant - University of Redlands vs peers

University of Redlands positioned by earnings vs cost Two-by-two quadrant chart: x-axis median earnings 10 years after enrollment, y-axis average net price after financial aid. Each dot is a college, colored by completion within 150% of normal time (garnet ≥65%, amber 45-64%, red <45%). Net price increases upward, earnings increase rightward, so: bottom-right = best value (low cost, high earnings); top-right = premium (high cost, high earnings); bottom-left = community college tier (low cost, modest earnings); top-left = cost challenge (high cost, low earnings). Currently plotting 8 colleges. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard joined to Carnegie Classification. University of Redlands positioned by earning… Carnegie Classification: Master's (L) Master's (… COST CHALLENGE PREMIUM COMMUNITY BEST VALUE $19K $83K Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment ($) $16K $51K Avg Net Price ($) University of Redlands (you are here): $73K earn · $30K net · 69% grad You are here - University of Redl… Art Center College of Design: $72K earn · $49K net · 81% grad Art Center College… Saint Mary's College of California: $79K earn · $30K net · 70% grad Saint Mary's Colle… Vanguard University of Southern California: $60K earn · $21K net · 56% grad Vanguard Universit… Occidental College: $76K earn · $38K net · 83% grad Occidental College California Lutheran University: $69K earn · $30K net · 72% grad California Luthera… Salon Success Academy-Redlands: $22K earn · $18K net · 86% grad Community Christian College: $39K earn · $22K net · 11% grad Grad rate (4yr) ≥65% 45-64% <45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.

How University of Redlands ranks nationally

Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of Redlands: former-student earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$72,690 Top 6% higher than 94% of 5,103 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 169 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,245 US colleges (44%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 606 US colleges (12%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Metric University of Redlands National rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $72,690 #308 of 5103 94th
Average net price $30,031 #4481 of 5020 11th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 69.0% #1484 of 4858 69th
Undergraduate enrollment 2,049 #1448 of 5462 73rd

National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.

Quick Facts

2,049
Undergraduate enrollment
82.7%
Acceptance rate
1,241
SAT average
69.0%
150%-time completion
$72,690
10-yr median earnings
84.0%
First-year retention

How University of Redlands ranks in California

State rank among 493 reporting California colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.

Metric University of Redlands State rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $72,690 #53 of 493 89th
Average net price $30,031 #392 of 495 21st (lower is better)
150%-time completion 69.0% #191 of 483 60th
Undergraduate enrollment 2,049 #176 of 553 68th

Highest former-student earnings in California

#School10-yr earningsNet price
1Samuel Merritt University$143,238-
2Harvey Mudd College$138,687$35,924
3California Institute of Technology$128,566$16,075
4Stanford University$124,080$13,807
5Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health$115,318-
6Gnomon$114,785$51,949
7Santa Clara University$109,183$50,062
8Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University$109,183-
9Touro University California$104,805-
10Claremont McKenna College$104,736$28,849
11West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County$102,672$32,879
12West Coast University-Ontario$102,672$49,590
53University of RedlandsThis school$72,690$30,031

Admissions

Admission Rate 82.7%
SAT Average 1,241
SAT Math (25th-75th) 547 – 670
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 560 – 680
ACT Average 29
ACT (25th-75th) 21 – 28
0%100%82.7%
Share of applicants admitted

Costs & Financial Aid

Net price by family income at University of Redlands

Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket

net price / yr

What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Redlands - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $60,878
Out-of-State Tuition $60,878
Average Net Price $30,031
36.4%
Pell Grant Rate
55.4%
Federal Loan Rate
$26,000
Median Debt
$276/mo
Monthly Payment

Net price at University of Redlands swings rather than trends

Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $20,152 to $31,299 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -8.7%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.

Lowest year
$20,152
Highest year
$31,299
Most recent (2023)
$22,867
Average net price, 2013–2023

11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

2013: $25,0572014: $27,5382015: $28,8592016: $31,2992017: $29,5202018: $25,7272019: $27,9582020: $26,0982021: $20,1522022: $28,2022023: $22,867
2013 · $25,0572023 · $22,867

Over the same years, enrollment went -39.5% (3,462 → 2,095 students).

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

Student body at a glance

59.3%
Female
35.2%
First Generation

Outcomes

84.0%
Retention Rate
$61,686
Median Earnings (6yr)
75.7%
Earning Over $25K
75.6%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)

Outcomes & debt snapshot

Measure Cohort / horizon Value
Completion within 150% of normal time First-time, full-time 69.0%
First-year retention First-time, full-time freshmen 84.0%
Median earnings 6 years after entry $61,686
Median earnings 10 years after entry $72,690
Share earning over $25,000 Working, not enrolled 75.7%
Loan repayment rate Completers, 3 years after leaving 75.6%
Median federal student debt At completion $26,000
Estimated monthly payment Standard 10-year plan $276/mo

Programs & Earnings

Field-of-study summary by credential

Credential Programs Award count Avg earnings Top earnings Avg debt
Bachelor's 21 802 $66,479 $85,278 $26,963
Master's 11 720 $95,841 $128,897 $42,687
Doctoral 1 8 - - -

Top programs at University of Redlands by completer earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings

What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Sustainability Studies Master's - $128,897 -
Information Science/Studies Master's 1 $128,274 -
Business/Commerce, General Master's 0 $107,522 $34,167
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 322 $102,867 $40,815
Curriculum and Instruction Master's 1 $95,860 -
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 21 $88,672 $41,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Master's 24 $87,942 $79,953
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 105 $85,278 $27,000
Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's 126 $85,066 $37,162
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Master's 23 $82,138 $41,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 16 $79,833 $27,000
Special Education and Teaching Master's 50 $79,819 $31,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 273 $76,286 $30,750
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Master's 5 $75,974 -
Design and Applied Arts Bachelor's 22 $75,374 -

Independent Scorecard matches among reporting colleges — not recommendations from the institution or a counselor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Redlands?
University of Redlands is a private nonprofit institution in Redlands, California. The acceptance rate is 82.7%. The average SAT score is 1,241. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,049 students.
How much do University of Redlands former students earn?
Federally aided former students at University of Redlands who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $72,690 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $61,686.
How much does University of Redlands cost?
The average net price at University of Redlands is $30,031. In-state tuition is $60,878 and out-of-state tuition is $60,878. Median student debt at graduation is $26,000.
What is the graduation rate at University of Redlands?
University of Redlands has a 69.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 84.0%.
Is University of Redlands worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of Redlands is $26,000, while former students earn a median of $72,690 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 36% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 75.6% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $276.

Sources & methodology

Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.

Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Where to go next from University of Redlands

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