Rider University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lawrenceville, NJ. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The Rider's 2024 tuition & fees is $38,900 for the academic year 2023-2024. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,512.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,054 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Rider's acceptance rate is 79.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.19%. The median SAT scores is 1210 and the ACT socre is 27.

Rider ranked 6th in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Rider University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Rider University is $38,900. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,061.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,678 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,540.

Undergraduate$38,900
Graduate$19,061
Undergraduate$40,678
Graduate$19,540

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »79.40% Acceptance Rate / 11.19% Yield
Test Scores »1,210 SAT / 27 ACT
Graduation Rate »63%
Retention Rate77%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »4,054 (3,169 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$28,512

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Rider University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Rider
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Rider University Directory Information

Address2083 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Phone609-896-5000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
Net Price CalculatorNet Price Calculator
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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