School Summary

Rider University


General Information:

Founded in 1865, Rider University is seated on 280 acres located in Mercer county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 50. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, NJ
08648-3001
For more information call: 609 896-5000. This school has a website at https://www.rider.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/rider/


Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $17,230.00 $17,230.00
Fees $1,420.00 $1,420.00
Total $18,650.00 $18,650.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.rider.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 10.34% 11.03%
600-699 48.97% 38.62%
500-599 35.86% 43.45%
400-499 4.83% 6.9%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 27.78%
24-29 38.89%
18-23 33.33%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 18%
11-25% 30.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 22.00%



Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,367
Female 1,816
Total 3,196


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,640
Female 2,364
Total 4,028

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 14%
Hispanic 19%
Native American 0%
White 53%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 94%
At Least 25 Years Old 6%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 76%
Out Of State 24%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 52%
Live Off Campus 48%


Cranberry Fest, Rock Fest, Eggsellent Egg Hunt

Student Government Association, Student Entertainment Council, Residence Hall Association, Transfer Student Association, Association of Commuting Students


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 43.0403                                           Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • 11.0804                                           Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 30.1001                                           Biopsychology
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 52.1002                                           Labor and Industrial Relations
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 51.2211                                           Health Services Administration
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 09.0906                                           Sports Communication
  • 42.2804                                           Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • 52.1003                                           Organizational Behavior Studies
  • 40.0607                                           Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 30.3201                                           Marine Sciences
  • 50.0902                                           Music History, Literature, and Theory
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 44.0503                                           Health Policy Analysis
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 50.0506                                           Acting
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.0507                                           Directing and Theatrical Production
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 50.1002                                           Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0711                                           Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 27.0199                                           Mathematics, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.