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Chances of getting into University of Redlands

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
83%
Admission Difficulty for University of Redlands
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Redlands and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Redlands is 83%.  It ranks #70 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Redlands is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,108 out of 3,746 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 28 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Redlands typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Redlands application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Redlands. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 4% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Redlands SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1110-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
4%
SAT Scores for University of Redlands
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1110
SAT Scores for University of Redlands
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Redlands?

University of Redlands is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Redlands score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1110-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Redlands admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >90%
1195 to 1280 Avg + 83%-90%
1110 to 1195 Avg - 72%-83%
1025 to 1110 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 1025 Low <57%
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University of Redlands ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for University of Redlands
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for University of Redlands
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Redlands?

University of Redlands is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Redlands regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Redlands admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >91%
28 to 31 Avg + 83%-91%
26 to 28 Avg - 75%-83%
24 to 26 Reach 64%-75%
Less than 24 Low <64%
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University of Redlands GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.74
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Redlands?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into University of Redlands. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Redlands was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.74 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Redlands accepts 83% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Redlands students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 31.97% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.49% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 19.69% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.06% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.75% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.04% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Redlands admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,067 1,679 3,746
Accepted 1,770 1,338 3,108
Acceptance Rate 86% 80% 83%
Enrolled 282 226 508
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Redlands is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Redlands and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Redlands Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Redlands
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121691 IPEDS survey data for University of Redlands.

FAQs

Does University of Redlands prefer SAT or ACT?

4% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Redlands. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Redlands?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Redlands. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Redlands?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1280. 4% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Redlands?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 31. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.