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Rider University

Acceptance Rate 84.13 %
SAT Average 1,210
Tuition & Fees $38,900
Student Population 4,054
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $29,209

Academic Overview

Rider University Campus, Lawrenceville, NJ
Rider University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $38,900 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $19,061.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,054 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84.13% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Rider University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Rider's tuition & fees is $38,900. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $19,061.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$38,900
Graduate$19,061
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Rider. The acceptance rate of Rider is 84.13% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.91%. The average graduation rate is 66% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $29,209 and 98% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,054 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Rider University is 84.13 %.
Acceptance Rate
84.13%
Graduation Rate for Rider University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate for Rider University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Rider University is 4,054
Student Population
4,054
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rider University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $29,209 at Rider University.
Financial Aid Amount
$29,209

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Phone609-896-5000
WEBwww.rider.edu/
Admissionwww.rider.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.rider.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidwww.rider.edu/tuition-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.rider.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Athleticwww.rider.edu/about-rider/consumer-information
Disability Servicewww.rider.edu/academics/academic-support/student-accessibility-support-services

Offered Degrees

Rider offers 171 major programs through online and on-site education where 7 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's732
Master's365
Doctorate (Research)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate160
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate370
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

Rider University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,409)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,900)

Veterans Benefits

Rider University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges