Rider University

4-years Private College In Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University (referred to as Rider) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Lawrenceville, NJ. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Rider University is $38,900. The school has a total enrollment of 4,054 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at Rider University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,900 (2023)
Acceptance Rate84.13%
Student Population4,054
Test Scores1,210 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate66%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Rider University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1955 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Rider University is $38,900 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Rider University is $19,061 for academic year 2021-2022. Rider University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $29,209 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Rider University is 84.13% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.91%. The average SAT score is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 26. Rider University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,054 students are attending at Rider University (3,169 undergraduate students). There are 194 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 293 part-time faculty working for Rider University. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 654 (full-time) and 476 (part-time). The graduation rate at Rider University is 66% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Rider University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Rider University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Rider University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Rider University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students