Applying to Rider

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rider University is 79.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.19%. 3,640 men and 5,427 women applied to Rider and 2,912 men and 4,288 women students were accepted.

Among them, 347 men and 459 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Rider.

In 2024, 145 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 18 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Rider.

The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 650 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at Rider. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at Rider University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 806 first-year students enrolled in Rider. The proportion of full-time students is 99.75% and part-time students is 0.25%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Rider.

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Rider. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rider University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Rider University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Rider.