Rider University
Rider University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lawrenceville, NJ. It enrolls about 4,083 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 |
| County | Mercer County |
| Enrollment | 4,083 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,069 / 7,201 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $38,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $38,900 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 63% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–29 |
| Website | www.rider.edu/ |
| Phone | 6098965000 |
Admissions
About 9,069 students applied and 7,201 were admitted. Of those admitted, 806 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $38,900 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,006 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 63% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Rider University is in Lawrenceville, NJ, Mercer County. Its coordinates are 40.2788, -74.7378.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rider University?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,069 applicants.
How much does Rider University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $38,900 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Rider University?
About 4,083 students are enrolled.