First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: redlands.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Redlands course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics courses (6 credits) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | course course and course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics…course course and course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics courses (6 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement…4 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement 8 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement Permission to waive the Biology major requirement for course or course may be granted to students with AP scores of four or five based on an interview with department faculty. 3, 4, 5 Two Natural Science courses (6 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Natural Science courses (6 credits) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| United States History | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Social Science courses (6 credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics courses (6 credits) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | course course and course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics…course course and course 3, 4, 5 Two Mathematics courses (6 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement…4 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement 8 credits and NS Liberal Arts Inquiry requirement Permission to waive the Biology major requirement for course or course may be granted to students with AP scores of four or five based on an interview with department faculty. 3, 4, 5 Two Natural Science courses (6 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Natural Science courses (6 credits) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| United States History | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Social Science courses (6 credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| Statistics | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Credit varies by major (3 credits) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 elective credits Students with scores of 4 or…4 elective credits Students with scores of 4 or higher on both the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams will receive 4 credits for course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 elective credits Students with scores of 4 or…4 elective credits Students with scores of 4 or higher on both the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams will receive 4 credits for course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | course | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 course | |
| European History | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 Two Social Science courses (6 credits) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | One Social Science course (3 credits) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits 8 major or elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two…4 credits 8 major or elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| Art History | 3 | Two Art History courses (6 credits) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | One lower division general education course (3 credits) | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 elective credits | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 elective credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits 8 credits The department will determine…4 credits 8 credits The department will determine language placement. 3, 4, 5 Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | One Social Science course (3 credits) | |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two unrestricted…4 elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two unrestricted electives (6 credits) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits 8 credits The department will determine…4 credits 8 credits The department will determine language placement. 3, 4, 5 Two lower division general education electives (6 credits) | |
| Latin | 3 | One Humanities course (3 credits) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | to 4 credits, depending on the results of an…to 4 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 4 credits | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | to 4 credits, depending on the results of an…to 4 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 4 credits 3, 4, 5 course | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | to 7 credits, depending on the results of an…to 7 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 3 to 8 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 3, 4, 5 One lower division general education course (3 credits) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | to 7 credits, depending on the results of an…to 7 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 3 to 8 credits, depending on the results of an interview with department faculty. 3, 4, 5 One natural science course (3 credits) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 8 major or elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two…8 major or elective credits 3, 4, 5 Two Humanities course (6 credits) | |
| US Government and Politics | 4 | course 3, 4, 5 One Social Science course (3 credits) |
Source: catalog.redlands.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 108 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 69 |
| Business Administration and Management | 66 |
| Psychology | 44 |
| Environmental Science | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Creative Writing | 18 |
| History | 15 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Political Science and Government | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 11 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 9 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
11% of men in fraternities · 19% of women in sororities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
4,744,214 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
San Bernardino International (SBD)
Nearest hub airport
Ontario International (ONT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
1,465 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
41°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
104 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- La Sierra University22 mi
- Pitzer College31 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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