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Rider University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New Jersey

Rider University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,62,484Out-of-state
Students
3,106Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Rider University is a private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States. It consists of three academic units: the Norm Brodsky College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Westminster Choir College, and the College of Education and Human Services.

Admissions planning estimate

78.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 79.4%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 79.4% (7,201/9,069; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,071
Offered a place 7,920
Enrolled 720

9.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1100-1320
4001600
ACT composite27-31
136

What a year costs

₹55,65,471 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,62,484
  • Housing₹16,18,448
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹55,65,471
After aid (average) ₹23,28,762

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,62,484
Out-of-state ₹38,62,484

Average aid awarded: ₹26,92,655 a year.

Outcomes and support

78.4%
Retention
61.3%
Graduation
74%
Get financial aid
70%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 52.2%
Hispanic 20.2%
Asian 12.3%
African American 6.6%
Multiracial 3.1%
Unknown 1.5%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biopsychologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.64%
Total Applicants10071
Admitted Applicants7920
Enrolled Applicants720
Application Fee₹5,636
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1100
SAT Composite 75th %1320
ACT Composite 25th %27
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,62,484
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,62,484
Average Housing Cost₹16,18,448
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹23,28,762
Students Receiving Aid74%
Average Aid Awarded₹26,92,655
Out-of-State Students70%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.6%
Asian12.27%
Hispanic20.15%
White52.19%
Multiracial3.12%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International3.99%
Unknown Race1.48%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate61.33%
Retention Rate78.36%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates3106

Contact

Street Address2083 Lawrenceville Rd
ZIP Code08648
Phone(609) 896-5042
Websitehttps://www.rider.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/