Rider University
2083 Lawrence Road
Lawrenceville NJ 08648
(609) 896-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
6,011 (4,760 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
70% / 30%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
37% / 63%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
79% / 21%
- In-State / Out-of-State
75% / 25%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$29,060
- Room & Board$10,720
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,878
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$33,156
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants6,829
- Students Admitted
5,053
(74%)
- Students Enrolled880
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.24
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
460-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biopsychology
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Conducting
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Music Theory and Composition
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants6,829
- Students Admitted
5,053
(74%)
- Students Enrolled880
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.24
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class37%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class75%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
460-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/15
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$29,060
- Room & Board$10,720
- Books & Supplies$1,500
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,878
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$33,156
- Federal Grants20%$4,536
- Pell Grants20%$3,175
- Other Federal Grants20%$1,368
- State & Local Grants21%$7,163
- Institutional Grants90%$10,544
- Federal Loans80%$4,725
- Non-Federal Loans16%$14,987
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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