Points of pride
Learn more about University of Redlands rankings, recognitions, and accreditation information.
Exceptional education. Affordable cost.
The University of Redlands is a nonprofit university where access and opportunity come together to equip individuals to build a bright future for themselves and those around them.
Centrally located near the beaches, mountains, and desert in the heart of Southern California, the University offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in business, communication sciences and disorders, education, geographic information systems, music, and public policy. The distinctive Johnston Center for Integrative Studies enables self-motivated undergraduates to create their own degrees. The University serves more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to a 160-acre campus in Redlands featuring orange groves, architectural landmarks, and more than 1,700 trees, the University’s northern California San Francisco Bay Area campus in Marin County includes a wooded 13-acre campus located a short walk from the town of San Anselmo.
Surveys show that generations of alumni have found that the University, established in 1907, prepared them well for career success and lifelong learning. University of Redlands is a member of the New American Colleges & Universities (NACU), and is recognized for providing a unique educational experience that combines liberal arts, professional preparation, and civic engagement.
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Accreditation
WASC
The University of Redlands is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
HSI
The University of Redlands is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Enrollment and degrees conferred in degree-granting Hispanic-serving institutions, by institution level and control, degree level, and institution: Fall 2022 and academic year 2021-22
ASC
The University of Redlands offers ACS (American Chemical Society) approved chemistry programs.
NASM
The Conservatory of Music is accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). Accredited Institutions Search - National Association of Schools of Music.
ASHA
The University of Redlands offers ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) approved programs. University of Redlands: Bachelor of Arts (BA).
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
The School of Education is an approved institution and credential program. Approved Institutions and Programs.
ACBSP
The School of Business & Society program is accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) Details - ACBSP.
Accolades
Arbor Day Foundation
- Recognized as a Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation. (As of 2023, 15 consecutive years) Tree Campus Higher Education at arborday.org.
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
- University of Redlands was recognized among the top 16% of colleges nationwide as an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This new classification highlights Redlands’ commitment to meaningful student outcomes through educational access and strong career success for graduates.
Colleges That Change Lives
- University of Redlands is now part of Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)—a network of 45 transformative colleges that share the core belief that college should be a life-changing experience.
College Consensus
Colleges of Distinction
- Based on engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes
- Colleges of Distinction awards for 2024 – 2025 include Business, Education, Career Development, Equity & Inclusion, Military Support, and Best Colleges for You.
Creative Colleges
- Featured in Creative Writing
- Listed in Acting, Art and Design, and Music
Fiske Guide to Colleges (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Best and Most Interesting
Fulbright Scholarship Program
- Recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader
- 28 Fulbright students in the last 15 years
- Recognized by the Department of Education as a "Top Producer of Fulbright Students"
Payscale.com (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Salary potential
- Top 16% Best Universities for a Bachelor's Degree (248 of 1,515)
- Best Value
- Top 13% Best Value Private Colleges (113 of 864)
- Top 10% Best Value Colleges for Business Majors (150 of 1,487)
The Princeton Review
University Headquarters
- Top Ranked Colleges 2025
- Top rankings 2025:
- #3 in Top 10 Best ACBSP MBA Programs in California
- #3 in Top 25 Online Masters in Human Services
- #4 in Top 10 Best Human Resources Programs in California
- #6 in Top 25 Best Business Management Colleges
- #8 in Top 25 Best MBA ACBSP Accredited Programs
- #10 in Top 25 Best Accounting Programs in California
- #10 in Top 25 Best Online College Programs in California
- #14 in Top 25 Best International Business Colleges
- #16 in Top 25 Best Finance Programs in California
- #22 in Top 25 Best MBA Programs in California
- #23 in Top 25 Best Psychology Programs in California
U.S. News & World Report
- #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #8 in Regional Universities West (tie)
- #9 in Best Value Schools
- #31 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
Washington Monthly
- "Best Bang for the Buck Colleges"
- Ranked #14 on Master's University Rankings
- Top 3% (20 of 604), Best National Universities, Masters
Based on contributions to the public good, including social mobility, research, and service