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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,780
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $66,376
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rider University is a private nonprofit college in Lawrenceville, NJ with 3,106 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1227 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,780 per year ($15,994 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,376 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,069
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,201
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What Rider University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,491
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,240
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,994
- $30–48k$15,940
- $48–75k$22,143
- $75–110k$27,658
- $110k+$33,374
Get a personal estimate with Rider University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $66,376
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,797
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,106
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White52%
- Hispanic20%
- Black7%
- Asian12%
Rider University FAQ
What is Rider University's acceptance rate?+
Rider University admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Rider University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1227.
What ACT score do you need for Rider University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is Rider University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rider University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,069 students applied to Rider University and 7,201 were admitted; 806 enrolled.
Does Rider University consider legacy status?+
No. Rider University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rider University require an essay?+
Rider University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rider University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,491 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,780.
What is Rider University's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 186283 · How we use this data
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