Rider University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lawrenceville, NJ
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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,003

Location Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Website rider.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#307

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rider University sits on a 280-acre suburban campus in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, approximately one hour from both Philadelphia and New York City. Originally established in 1865 as a business college in Trenton, the institution relocated to its current location in 1959 and has evolved into a comprehensive university. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, including a second campus in Princeton that houses the Westminster Choir College, known for its prestigious music programs. Rider maintains a moderate level of selectivity in admissions and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across its colleges of business, liberal arts, education, and fine and performing arts. The university provides traditional dormitory and suite-style housing options for students, and its NCAA Division I athletic teams compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Rider University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rider University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1100/1320
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/31
GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.1%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,120

Costs for Rider University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,120
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$1,420
Room and Board		$17,230
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,900
Total One Year Cost		$62,570

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Student 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 majors at Rider University are Business, Education, and English and Literature. 34% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 13% in English and Literature.