University of Redlands Acceptance Rate
Redlands, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,622
- Admitted
- 2,931
- Yield
- 16.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Redlands's acceptance rate has risen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 80.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,533 to 3,622 (-20%) over that period.
Its 80.9% rate makes University of Redlands more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.7% for women vs 77.8% for men, a 5.9-point gap). University of Redlands has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,533 | 3,313 | 73.1% | 751 |
| 2015–16 | 4,790 | 3,234 | 67.5% | 533 |
| 2016–17 | 4,562 | 3,410 | 74.7% | 591 |
| 2017–18 | 4,776 | 3,580 | 75% | 733 |
| 2018–19 | 4,713 | 3,523 | 74.8% | 727 |
| 2019–20 | 4,621 | 3,531 | 76.4% | 723 |
| 2020–21 | 4,900 | 3,364 | 68.7% | 533 |
| 2021–22 | 3,746 | 3,108 | 83% | 508 |
| 2022–23 | 3,872 | 3,170 | 81.9% | 539 |
| 2023–24 | 3,622 | 2,931 | 80.9% | 484 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,940 | 1,623 | 83.7% |
| Men | 1,682 | 1,308 | 77.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 548–670 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 530–653 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 5% |
How University of Redlands compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Redlands's acceptance rate?
University of Redlands's acceptance rate is 80.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,931 admitted of 3,622 applicants).
Is University of Redlands test optional?
University of Redlands is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Redlands?
University of Redlands received 3,622 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,931.
What SAT score do you need for University of Redlands?
Admitted students at University of Redlands typically scored 548–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–653 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Redlands getting harder to get into?
University of Redlands has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 80.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.redlands.edu/.