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University of Redlands - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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University of Redlands

University of Redlands

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University of Redlands Description:

The University of Redlands is a private university with a liberal arts and sciences focus. The 160-acre campus is located in Redlands, California, about 10 miles from San Bernardino. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the primary college for residential undergraduate students, has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, the University of Redlands was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. On the athletic front, the Redlands Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).

Admissions Data (2012):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 4,469 (3,302 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
  • 73% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

  • Tuition and Fees: $39,338
  • Books: $1,665 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $11,924
  • Other Expenses: $3,123
  • Total Cost: $56,050

University of Redlands Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 93%
  • University of Redlands Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 92%
    • Loans: 70%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $25,611
    • Loans: $6,757

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business Administration, English, History, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Speech

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 56%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 70%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

University of Redlands Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.redlands.edu/x100.asp

"The University of Redlands is a private, independent liberal arts university committed to providing a personalized education that encourages students to make enlightened choices.

Redlands emphasizes academic rigor, curricular diversity and innovative teaching. Redlands fosters a community of scholars and encourages a pluralistic notion of values by challenging assumptions and stereotypes in both classes and activities. A Redlands education goes beyond training to embrace a reflective understanding of our world; it proceeds from information to insight, from knowledge to meaning.

Welcoming intellectually curious students of diverse religious, ethnic, national and socioeconomic backgrounds, the University seeks to develop responsible citizenship as part of a complete education. Redlands encourages a community atmosphere with exceptional opportunity for student leadership and interaction. For working adults, the University offers innovative academic programs at convenient locations and times.

Redlands blends liberal arts and professional programs, applied and theoretical study, traditional majors and self-designed contracts for graduation. Small classes enable each student to participate in class discussion, to work closely with professors, and to receive extensive individual attention. Redlands remains sensitive to contemporary trends in society and challenges students to commit themselves to a lifetime of learning."

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