Rider University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 8648
See on MapPhone
(609) 896-5000
Website
www.rider.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$37,200Out of state
$37,200Graduate
In state
$18,594Out of state
$18,594Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 41.0% | $6,012 |
State/local grants | 33.0% | $10,503 |
Institutional grants | 99.0% | $20,346 |
Loans | 66.0% | $9,061 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,130 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,500 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,000 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Psychology, General
- Accounting
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting
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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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Organizational Behavior Studies
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Actuarial Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health Services Administration
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General 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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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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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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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Health Policy Analysis
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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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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Dance, General
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Graphic Design
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Acting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Theory and Composition
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Accounting
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Organizational Leadership
- Applied Psychology
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Organizational Leadership
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Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Management Information Systems, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Homeland Security
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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PSYCHOLOGY
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School Psychology
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Applied Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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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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Music Theory and Composition
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Conducting
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Music Pedagogy
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
84.13%- Apply 9,340
- Accepted 7,858
- Attend 779
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
59%Male Students
41%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian54.66%
- Hispanic/Latino16.11%
- Black13.54%
- Two Or More Ethnicities7.4%
- Asian5.11%
- Not Specified2.71%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.17%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
4,868
Undergraduate students
3,552
Graduate students
1,316
Full Time Students
81%Part Time Students
19%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Tennis