• Founded in 1863, a residential college of 2,358 undergraduates and 1,331 graduate students.
• Located on one of America’s most beautiful campuses — 420 acres of rolling hills in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.
• The college rests on a foundation of more than 300 years of Lasallian education, rooted in the life and work of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, a radical educational visionary, founder of the Christian Brothers, and the patron saint of teachers in the Catholic faith.

• All undergraduate students participate in Collegiate Seminar, a series of discussion-based classes that examine the Great Books and discuss the ideas of the world’s greatest thinkers.
• During January term students focus on one class, which is often outside their major during which students travel abroad, provide direct service, explore new ideas or take a courageous step towards personal change.
• Saint Mary’s 17 NCAA athletic teams for both men and women dominate the West Coast Conference.
• Saint Mary’s students provide more than 70,000 hours of service to communities in the U.S. and abroad. The college was included on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction and recognized as one of the top 10 colleges for community service by USA Today College.

• 408 full-time faculty members, 97% of faculty hold terminal degrees
• Saint Mary’s currently offers 43+ majors across three schools of disciplines — the School of Liberal Arts (SOLA), the School of Sciences (SOS), and the School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA).
• 100% of undergraduate classes are taught by experienced faculty; no classes are taught by graduate students or teaching assistants.
• Operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, including two four-month terms and one four-week January Term.
• Every year at least a third of students conduct research with a professor — and professors often collaborate with the world’s premier research facilities.

Majors

Accounting
Anthropology (Concentration in Archeology)
Art Practice
Art Theory & Criticism
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration (Concentrations in Business Analytics. Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Business, Interfaith Leadership, Marketing)
Chemistry (Environmental Concentration)
Classical Languages
Communication
Engineering (3+2, specialized program)
English (Emphases in Creative Writing, Dramatic & Film Arts, Literary Theory & History)
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
French Studies
Global and Regional Studies (Concentrations in East Asia, Europe, Latin America, and General Global Studies)
Greek
History
The Integral Program of Liberal Arts: A Great Books Program
Justice, Community, and Leadership
Kinesiology (Concentrations in Health & Human Performance, Health Promotion, Sports & Recreation Management)
Latin
Leadership and Organizational Studies (B.A. completion option for adult learners)
LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals)
Mathematics (Tracks in Applied Math, Pure Math, and Computer Science)
Performing Arts: Dance, Music, and Theatre Performance/Theatre Studies and Design and Technical Theatre
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology (Concentrations in Child / Adolescent Development, Behavioral Neuroscience, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology)
Sociology
Spanish
Theology & Religious Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
World Languages and Cultures

• The First Year Experience Program helps Saint Mary’s students with the critical transitions from high school to college, and ultimately to successful post-college lives.
• All first-year students are required to live on campus. There are a total of 21 dorm buildings on campus, including 13 traditional-style residence halls and 8 townhouse-style residence halls.
• Sponsored by the Office of Residential Experience, a Living Learning Community (LLC) is a specialized living and learning environment that embodies curricular and co-curricular components. All students, regardless of major, identity, or background, are encouraged to apply for a Living Learning Community to make living in your community a successful and enjoyable experience.
• Students take part in some 60 clubs and organizations ranging from cultural interests to service and politics to arts and media.
• More than 60% of students participate in some kind of organized athletic activity, including 17 NCAA Division I sports and 23 club and intramural sports. Club sports offered include: Crew (M), Lacrosse (M), Volleyball (M), Water Polo (M, W), and Rugby (M).

NCAA Division I, West Coast Conference:

• Forbes magazine rated Saint Mary’s in the top five in the U.S. for “raising your earnings potential” and the average starting salary for a Saint Mary’s graduate is above the national average.
• 8/10 of our graduates who apply to medical school are accepted, and 3/4 who apply to law school are accepted.
• Nearly 10% of every graduating class joins a major service organization (including the Peace Corps, the Lasallian volunteers, the Jesuit volunteers and Teach for America).
• Prominent alumni include Mahershala Ali (’96), Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award-winning actor; Robert Hass (’63), Pulitzer prize winner and Poet Laureate of the United States from 1995-1997; Maria Elena Durazo (’75), executive secretary–treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; James Guyette (’67), president and CEO, Rolls Royce of North America, Inc; and Laura Garcia (’91,) anchorwoman, NBC-11 Bay Area.

• Saint Mary’s is officially test optional beginning for first-year students applying for fall 2021 and beyond.
• Middle 50% SAT composite scores:
  Critical Reading – 510–610
  Math – 500–610
  Writing – 510–610
• Middle 50% ACT Composite range for entering freshman: 22–27
• Middle 50% GPA: 3.4–3.9
• In 2021, the average applicant’s weighted academic GPA was a 3.63
• In 2021:
  – 7% of the total undergraduate population identified as Black or African American
  – 1% of the total undergraduate population identified as Indigenous or Native American
  – 17% of the total undergraduate population identified as Asian or Asian American
  – 2% of the total undergraduate population identified as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  – 29% of the total undergraduate population identified as Hispanic or Latin(x)
  – 39% of the total undergraduate population identified as White
  – 3% of the total undergraduate population identified as international students
• In 2021, 30% of all undergraduates identified as first-generation college students.

• For more than 100 years, University of Redlands has prepared students for lives of meaning, impact, and joy through a personalized and hands-on education. Here you will become part of a connected and welcoming community where you belong.
• We offer 40+ undergraduate programs and the opportunity to design your own major through our Johnston Center for Integrative Studies. We also offer 30+ graduate programs, including expedited degree pathways where students can get their bachelor’s and master’s in as few as five years.
• Our programs are designed to develop students personally and professionally through immersive, personalized education and hands-on experiences outside the classroom such as through community service learning, internships, and travel abroad. At Redlands, you’ll have endless opportunities to explore your interests and discover how to make an impact.
• Redlands is where you come to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Our undergraduate student body is 1,900 strong with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, allowing us to provide collaborative class settings with an average of 18 students per class. Choose from 40+ majors (or design your own!), plus accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathways.
• Centrally located between the mountains, desert, and the Pacific Coast in Southern California, our historic main campus embraces small-town vibes while being a convenient drive to many big-city amenities and outdoor adventures.

• Redlands students make a difference – contributing 120,000+ hours of community service each year – while gaining real-world experience through internships, research, and study abroad. All students complete a community service internship related to their academic or personal interests. Our goal is to equip you with everything you need to build a great future—for yourself and those around you.
• Our Redlands Tuition Promise works to make a Redlands education affordable and achievable. Learn More
• Admitted high school seniors from California with a 3.5 GPA or higher and who qualify for the CalGrant A, will have their first year of tuition covered in scholarships and grants.
• California seniors admitted with a 3.0+ GPA will pay no more than $18,000 in the first year, the average cost of our local UCs.
• Out-of-state admitted seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher will pay $26,000 or less in tuition in 2026-26. It’s our “26K in ‘26” Promise.
• Redlands recently acquired Woodbury University, located in Burbank, CA, adding new opportunities in Architecture, Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media : Culture : Design. Learn More

• Whether you choose from one of more than 40 programs of study, create your own degree, or select an accelerated pathway to a master’s degree, you’ll enjoy a personalized education and endless opportunities.
• Explore your potential through endless possibilities at Redlands, where you can choose from a diverse range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with accelerated pathways, certificates, and credentials. Our innovative programs are crafted to ignite your passions and propel you towards your professional dreams.
• The Johnston Center’s design-your-own-degree program invites you to create an education that is truly your own. Instead of being told what you should study, you’ll be asked what you want to learn and given the tools to make it happen. That is academic freedom like you’ve never experienced. Learn More About Johnston

• Redlands students are involved! With 75+ student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, intramurals, and Outdoor Programs adventures, there’s something for everyone.
• With over 50% of our students studying away – either overseas or within the US – we look beyond our campus at Redlands. Our 80+ study away programs, including our unique May Term, could take you to places like Japan or our campus in Salzburg, Austria.
• At University of Redlands, every student belongs. Our Office for Inclusion and Community (OIC) is a leader in our efforts to create a community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are welcomed and valued. Redlands is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution and home to spaces like: a student-led Multicultural Center, the PRIDE Center, a Center for Gender Justice, and Native Student Programs (NSP). At Redlands diversity is celebrated — not just in classrooms, but in conversations, traditions, and friendships. Bring your story. Find your community.

Approximately 25% of the student body participates on a varsity program.

In 2024-25:

• 293 Student-Athletes were named to the SCIAC All-Academic Team
  
• 13 Individual Athletes Qualified for the NCAA Individual National Championships
• Six teams qualified for the National Championships

Baseball (Men)
Basketball (Men, Women)
Cross Country (Men, Women)
Esports (Men, Women)*
Flag Football (Women)*
Football (Men)
Golf (Men, Women)
Lacrosse (Women)
Soccer (Men, Women)
Swimming and Diving (Men, Women)
Tennis (Men, Women)
Track and Field (Men, Women)
Water Polo (Men, Women)

*non-NCAA III sports

• From your first day at Redlands, you’ll be preparing personally and professionally for your career with personalized, career-relevant education taught by expert faculty who care about your success. During your four years at Redlands, you’ll have endless opportunities with internships, networking, and professional pathways to help you advance your career upon graduation.
• You will also have the support of the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). Whether you are looking for your first job or launching into your dream career, OCPD is here to help you prepare, offering support with resume preparation, professional assessments, interview practice, and more. After graduation, when you become a Bulldog for life, OCPD will still be here to support you throughout your career. Learn More

• 3,326 first-year applicants
• 410 first-year students
• Middle 50% GPA admitted first-year students: 3.38 – 4.08
• Middle 50% ACT admitted first-year students: 25-30*
• Middle 50% SAT admitted first-year students: 1130-1330*
• 515 transfer applicants
• 128 transfer students

*Redlands is test-optional throughout the admissions and scholarship process, with ~15% of applicants submitting test scores in a typical year.