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Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

4,204
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Location Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Online rider.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Rider University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Rider University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,791 prospective students applied, and 7,204 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 638 enrolled in the school.  3,306 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 898 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $35,000 plus fees of $850. Rider University is ranked 197 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Rider University is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Rider University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1050/1270
ACT 28/31
GPA 3.41

Applications Accepted

81.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,000
Costs for Rider University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,500
Other Fees$850
Room and Board $16,610
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$56,460

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rider University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 34%
Education 15%
English and Literature 13%
Psychology 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%

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