School Information

61.8
Total Enrollment 6,036
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Rider University

http://www.rider.edu
2083 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648-3099
(609) 896-5000

With roots dating back to 1865, Rider is a private, coeducational university located on 280 beautiful acres on two campuses in New Jersey – one in Lawrenceville and one in Princeton, both within easy driving distance to New York City and Philadelphia.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student
 
School Costs

At Rider University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $25,723), and 61% receive loans ($7,450 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,720. Off campus it is around $9,600.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rider University is $25,960 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,372 people applied to Rider University. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (19.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 4,856 undergraduate students at Rider University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (86.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 74.0% of the 1,180 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     75.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     25.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     43.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 5/10
Admissions Office Phone 800-257-9026
Admissions Office Email admissions@rider.edu
Admissions Office Address Rider University Office of Undergraduate Admission 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ, USA 08648-3099
Admissions Website http://www.rider.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Rider University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Rider University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
 
Rider University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7
American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 22
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 316 145
Accounting 73 41
Actuarial Science 4
Business Administration and Management, General 1 62 104
Business/Managerial Economics 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
Finance, General 74
Labor and Industrial Relations 12
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 51
Organizational Behavior Studies 24
Communication, journalism, and related programs 18
Advertising 18
Computer and information sciences and support services 18
Computer and Information Sciences, General 18
Education 155 148
Business Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 55
Curriculum and Instruction 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 32
Elementary Education and Teaching 96
Music Teacher Education 26 8
Reading Teacher Education 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 31
Special Education and Teaching, General 21
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 12
English language and literature/letters 137
English Language and Literature, General 25
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 112
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 3
History 22
History, General 22
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3 88
General Studies 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 88
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 13
Biopsychology 13
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Studies 3
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 3
Psychology 21 61
Counseling Psychology 9
Psychology, General 61
School Psychology 12
Public administration and social service professions 30
Public Administration 30
Social sciences 44
Economics, General 1
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 23
Sociology 18
Theology and religious vocations 7 4
Religious/Sacred Music 7 4
Visual and performing arts 64 35
Art/Art Studies, General 24
Conducting 8
Music Theory and Composition 9 2
Piano and Organ 4 4
Voice and Opera 27 21
 
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