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Redlands, CA · Santa Barbara, CA
| University of Redlands | Westmont College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,031/yr | $29,053/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $28,287/yr | $20,899/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,728/yr | $15,492/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,196/yr | $19,867/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,767/yr | $24,524/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $38,257/yr | $38,124/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,208/yr | $16,960/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,208/yr | $13,275/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,700/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,022/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $76,630/yr | $71,150/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $60,878/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $60,878/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1107–1350 | 1240–1450 |
| SAT average | 1241 | 1328 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | 25–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–32 · Math 23–28 | English 23–34 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,622 | 2,244 |
| Students accepted | 2,931 | 1,792 |
| Students who enrolled | 484 | 320 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $72,690/yr | $64,778/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,770–$100,345 | $33,002–$97,039 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 73% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,686/yr | $53,737/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 71% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,336/yr | $58,802/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Psychology 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $129,610/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $83,026/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,049 | 1,302 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,038 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $10,565/mo | $10,166/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $57,353 | $87,651 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Redlands, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1907 | 1937 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Men | 44% | 39% |
| Women | 56% | 61% |
| White students | 35% | 52% |
| Black students | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 45% | 23% |
| Asian students | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 6.4% | 0.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.4% | 3.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,333/yr | $22,852/yr |
| Endowment | $253.6M | $92.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,477 | 1,207 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,424/yr | $9,860/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,200/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Nondenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 561 | 319 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $2.3M |
| Athletics budget | $7.2M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.4M | $6.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $95,346 | $33,312 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.