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Rider University

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Suburb · 3,106 students
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$24,792
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$62,208
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Rider University is a private institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, best known for its strong professional focus in the Norm Brodsky College of Business, its acclaimed performing arts programs rooted in the Westminster Choir College, and robust offerings in education and communication. The student experience is characterized by a close-knit, collaborative campus community featuring Division I athletics and prime access to internship markets in both New York City and Philadelphia. Rider sets itself apart through its Engaged Learning Program, which requires every student to participate in hands-on experiences like internships or research, paired with the "Cranberry Investment" guarantee of post-graduation career placement or additional free coaching.

Wikipedia:Rider University is a private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States. It consists of three academic units: the Norm Brodsky College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Westminster Choir College, and the College of Education and Human Services.

Location
Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648-3099 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
39 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,120
Housing & food (on campus)$17,230
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$55,967
Average net price$24,792
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,120
Housing & food (on campus)$17,230
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$55,967
Average net price$24,792
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,824
$30–48k
$18,090
$48–75k
$22,119
$75–110k
$28,445
$110k+
$31,574
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $23,119
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Within 4 yrs
54%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
13%
Pell students: 50.2% · others: 67.5% 
8 yrs after starting
64% graduated · 26% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$51,289
10 yrs after entry$62,208
Debt
Median at graduation$26,130
Monthly payment$277
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$27.8k
90th percentile$33,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1227
R 550–670 · M 550–650
ACT midpoint
30
Comp 27–31 · E 26–35 · M 24–27
SAT middle 50%: 1100–1320
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 79.1% · women 78.3% 
Yield: 9.1% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$65,207
Independent
10%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
4%
Where first-years come from
In state (NJ)
73.3%
Out of state
23.2%
International
2.9%

Most out-of-state first-years from: PA 59 · NY 29 · CA 11 · FL 8 · DE 7

Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
20%
Black
7%
Asian
12%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$51,289
After 10 yrs
$62,208
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78
Psychology, General74
Business Administration, Management and Operations66
Finance and Financial Management Services49
Criminal Justice and Corrections40
Accounting and Related Services39
Marketing34
Music31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General21
Human Resources Management and Services21
Design and Applied Arts20
Computer Science19
Dance19
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication18
Biology, General18
Film/Video and Photographic Arts18
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$67M
Full-time faculty
46%
Faculty salary
$11,615/mo
Teaching spend
$13,714
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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