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Rider University

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Suburb · 3,106 students
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$24,792
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$62,208
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Rider University, a vibrant private institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is best known for its student-centered focus and exceptional professional preparation, anchored by the highly regarded Norm Brodsky College of Business and the world-renowned Westminster Choir College. On its scenic suburban campus, students experience a close-knit and active community bolstered by over 150 student organizations and competitive Division I athletics. What truly sets Rider apart is its unique Engaged Learning Program—a graduation requirement ensuring every student gains real-world experience through internships, research, or community service—which leverages the university’s prime location between New York City and Philadelphia to launch successful careers.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648-3099 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
39 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,120
Housing & food (on campus)$17,230
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$55,967
Average net price$24,792
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,120
Housing & food (on campus)$17,230
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$55,967
Average net price$24,792
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,824
$30–48k
$18,090
$48–75k
$22,119
$75–110k
$28,445
$110k+
$31,574
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
54%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
64% graduated · 26% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$51,289
10 yrs after entry$62,208
Debt
Median at graduation$26,130
Monthly payment$277
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$27.8k
90th percentile$33,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1227
R 550–670 · M 550–650
ACT midpoint
30
Comp 27–31 · E 26–35 · M 24–27
SAT middle 50%: 1100–1320
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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$65,207
Independent
10%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
20%
Black
7%
Asian
12%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$51,289
After 10 yrs
$62,208
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78
Psychology, General74
Business Administration, Management and Operations66
Finance and Financial Management Services49
Criminal Justice and Corrections40
Accounting and Related Services39
Marketing34
Music31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General21
Human Resources Management and Services21
Design and Applied Arts20
Computer Science19
Dance19
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication18
Biology, General18
Film/Video and Photographic Arts18
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$67M
Full-time faculty
46%
Faculty salary
$11,615/mo
Teaching spend
$13,714
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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