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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Redlands #666 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,863, placing University of Redlands in the 75.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Redlands sits in the 92.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks University of Redlands #666 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 55.3 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Redlands, CA, University of Redlands enrolls roughly 2,049 undergraduates. Retention is 84.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 67.3%, placing the institution among the stronger performers nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where University of Redlands performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Redlands #212 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 85.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,863, placing University of Redlands in the 75.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $14,639 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Redlands in the 92.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's business-focused program portfolio — with Business as the dominant concentration — aligns with strong labor-market demand and contributes to these solid long-term financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Redlands sits in the 52.1 percentile for access and the 15.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 36.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.2% are first-generation college students, reflecting a moderately selective enrollment profile. For admitted students, the combination of return strength and moderate pricing creates a meaningful value proposition for families seeking solid career outcomes without the cost premium of higher-priced peers.
University of Redlands' published cost of attendance is $76,630. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $28,287; middle-income families pay around $26,196; higher-income families pay approximately $38,257. Azimuth ranks University of Redlands #1209 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Redlands participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The aid structure combines need-based institutional scholarships with federal and state grant programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,208; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,863, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Redlands is a strong fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a private university experience in Southern California. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $75,863, placing University of Redlands in the 75.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $14,639 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 36.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.2% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that support upward mobility. Published cost of attendance is $38,257, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $28,287 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 82.7% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields over STEM-heavy ones. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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University of Redlands' published cost of attendance is $76,630. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $28,287; middle-income families pay around $26,196; higher-income families pay approximately $38,257. Azimuth ranks University of Redlands #1209 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Redlands participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The aid structure combines need-based institutional scholarships with federal and state grant programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,208; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,863, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Redlands earn median 4-year earnings of $75,863, placing University of Redlands in the 75.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,639 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Redlands in the 92.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Redlands #212 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Redlands's concentration in Business.
Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 126 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,066, at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 105 students earning $85,278, while Psychology, General and Interdisciplinary Studies round out the top programs with 78 and 72 graduates respectively, earning $55,739 and $53,260.
These outcomes reflect the institution's focus on career-oriented fields that connect directly to employer demand in Southern California's diversified economy.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clarkson University Similar quality tier (#15720 ranked) | NY | 77% | $89,696 | #15720 | Compare |
Simmons University Similar quality tier (#15715 ranked) | MA | 70% | $63,494 | #15715 | Compare |
Carleton College Similar quality tier (#15712 ranked) | MN | 20% | $75,525 | #15712 | Compare |
Suffolk University Similar quality tier (#15737 ranked) | MA | 82% | $67,506 | #15737 | Compare |
Rockhurst University Similar quality tier (#15742 ranked) | MO | 70% | $67,102 | #15742 | Compare |
Business Administration, Management and Operations
105 graduates
Business/Commerce, General
126 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
16 graduates
Design and Applied Arts
22 graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
51 graduates
University of Redlands' program mix is anchored in Business, reflecting the institution's applied-professional orientation. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 126 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Psychology, General, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Across 31 programs serving roughly 911 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in fields aligned with regional employer demand and direct-to-workforce career pathways. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and professional fields.
Business Administration leads with median earnings of $85,278 four years after enrollment across 105 graduates, followed by Business/Commerce, General with $85,066 and Communication Disorders Sciences and Services with $71,767. Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services and Biology, General round out the highest-earning programs, each delivering solid mid-career outcomes.
This earnings pattern reflects University of Redlands's positioning as a career-focused private institution where program selection directly correlates with post-graduation financial outcomes. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately after completion.
Business/Commerce, General and Business Administration exemplify this pattern — large cohorts with earnings that reflect stable labor-market demand in their respective fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how University of Redlands's dominant program families align with regional and national wage trends in professional services and business sectors.
