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Welcome to the University of Redlands

100+ years of dogged determination

Redlands was founded on the principle of living a life of meaning, impact, and joy through personalized professional education, and we've relentlessly held true to that for more than 100 years.

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Academics at Redlands

University of Redlands is an innovative university leading California in personalized education designed to prepare students personally and professionally through a wide range of academic opportunities and immersive, hands-on learning outside of the classroom. Redlands offers 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, geographic information systems, communications, music, theology, and public policy.

Whether you are in collaborative classrooms or participating in community service internships, study abroad, or fieldwork, you'll connect with supportive peers and invested faculty who care about you and your success.

School of Business graduate celebrating receiving their diploma.

Accessible and affordable

At Redlands, we champion accessible, affordable education for all. In our College of Arts and Sciences, students take advantage of the Redlands Promise - a tuition guarantee program for qualified applicants.

Students participating in Club Rush at the UofR quad.

A welcoming and supportive community

At Redlands, you'll be part of a connected community that fights for change together, supports each other, and never gives up. With over 80+ clubs and organizations, you'll have endless opportunities to discover who you are and grow into who you're becoming.

At a glance

1907

Year founded

Since our founding in 1907, the University of Redlands has offered a transformative education in an environment that inspires you to achieve your life goals.

3 , 000

students from 45 states and 43 countries

Join more than 3,000 current students, and more than 50,000 Redlands alumni from around the world by becoming a Bulldog for Life!

13 : 1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Providing a collaborative community with faculty who care about student success results in transformational mentorship and growth.

120 , 000 +

Hours of community service each year

Through community service internships and learning, students, employees, and alumni have made a big impact.

50 k

Redlands alumni

span the globe

70 +

Academic programs

from business, art, science, education, theology, and more.

48 %

First generation students

and families being served

58 %

of students

Study abroad through a variety of global education programs.

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Bulldog spirit

We are the proud home of 21 NCAA Division III athletic teams, including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, softball, water polo, volleyball, golf, tennis, track & field, and more. Cheer on your fellow Bulldogs!

Our Legacy

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Our Legacy

University of Redlands is home to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business & Society, School of Education, San Francisco Theological Seminary, and the Presidio Graduate Center. 

Since our founding in 1907, we have produced active, innovative professionals who not only shape their careers but also redefine their professions. Our network of more than 50,000 alumni includes scholars, politicians, entrepreneurs, technologists, and educators who are applying their talents in the service of others to create a better society and world.

Visit Redlands

Explore our historic campus

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Our main campus is at the foothills of the San Bernardino mountains and a short drive from the beach, the desert, and Los Angeles. 

Aerial shot of the U of R Marin Campus in Northern California.

Marin campus lies nestled in the hills of San Anselmo, California, a quaint, historic town just 15 miles north of San Francisco.

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University leadership

Now in her fourth academic year at University of Redlands, President Krista Newkirk continues her successful leadership of the institution that empowers students for lives of impact, meaning, and joy.