Rider University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,409
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Rider University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Rider University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Rider University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Rider University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rider University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,850

Cost of attendance at Rider University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,850

Cost of attendance at Rider University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Rider University received on average $34,727 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,727

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	328	39%	$4,930	$1,617,018
Other Federal Grant	629	75%	$3,662	$2,303,320
State Grant/Scholarships	280	33%	$9,596	$2,686,832
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	838	100%	$28,772	$24,110,870
Total Grant & Scholarships	838	100%	$34,727	$29,101,022

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rider University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rider University students is 60.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.1%.

60.9%

asian 60.9% 28 students
African American 43.5% 60 students
white 68.9% 341 students
unknown 61.5% 8 students
hispanic 52.8% 65 students
International Students 35.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 51.6% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rider University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rider University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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