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Rider University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 55%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Rider University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Rider University students
Race Percent of Students
White
62%
Black
12%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
3%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at Rider University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rider University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Rider University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
41%
Women
59%
Enrollment by gender for Rider University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,638
Women
2,365

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 26%

Rider University draws 73 percent of students from New Jersey, 23 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Jersey, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Rider University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
73%
Out of State
23%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$85,423 per year

38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,003
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 9.9%
Part-time undergraduates 9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186283.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026