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Rider University

Rider University is a medium, private institution located in Lawrenceville, nj. Rider University offers undergraduate degrees in 100 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,105 undergraduates
cost $37,200 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Rider University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.1%
SAT score average 1214
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rider University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Marketing
Accounting and Related Services
Music
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,130
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $56,830
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $56,830 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,130
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $56,830
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $56,830 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rider University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,105, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
phone N/A
address www.rider.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rider University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rider University?

Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Rider University? 

The acceptance rate for Rider University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Rider University?

The average high school GPA for Rider University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rider University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rider University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $227,320.

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