Rider University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Rider University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

79.4%

Admission Difficulty for Rider University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rider University is 79.4%. Its admission rate is the 19th lowest in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rider University and can you get accepted?

Rider University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 7,201 out of the 9,069 who applied were admitted.

Rider University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rider University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1210 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Rider University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Rider University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Rider University are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Rider University accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Rider University is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #11 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Rider University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Rider University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	17.87%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	12.54%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	17.87%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.67%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.05%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.51%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Rider University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rider University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1100-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT

18%

SAT Scores for Rider University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	540
Composite 25th Percentile	1100

SAT Scores for Rider University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	660
Math 75th Percentile	650
Composite 75th Percentile	1310
Average SAT Score	1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rider University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Rider University is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1310. Students who get into Rider University score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. Rider University ranks #9 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Rider University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rider University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1205, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1310 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Rider University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1310 and Above	Good	>88%
1205 to 1310	Avg +	79%-88%
1100 to 1205	Avg -	66%-79%
995 to 1100	Reach	51%-66%
Less than 995	Low	<51%

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Rider University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Rider University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	18
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for Rider University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	32
Math 75th Percentile	28
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Rider University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Rider University is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29. The school ranks #10 in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rider University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rider University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Rider University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 79% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 29 ACT score.

Rider University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>89%
25 to 29	Avg +	79%-89%
22 to 25	Avg -	68%-79%
19 to 22	Reach	56%-68%
Less than 19	Low	<56%

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High School Class Rank

83% of Rider University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Rider University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18%
Top 25% of class	47%
Top 50% of class	83%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rider University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,427	3,640	9,069
Accepted	4,288	2,912	7,201
Acceptance Rate	79%	80%	79%
Enrolled	459	347	806
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	12%	11%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rider University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rider University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rider University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rider University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rider University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.41 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.