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Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648-3099

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Known for business

Rider University is a private institution in Lawrenceville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1219, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,208 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,287.

Established
1865
Motto
In Omnia Paratus
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

41 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour, Open House
79%Acceptance
1219SAT Avg
3,192Students
12:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$62,208Earnings 10yr
$25,287Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rider University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1219

Reading & WritingMid: 585
560660
MathMid: 575
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1219

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,900
Room & Board$16,730
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$53,982
Average Net Price$25,287
Median Debt at Graduation$26,130
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,331
$30–48K$19,245
$48–75K$22,356
$75–110K$28,544
$110K+$31,746

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,287

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (100)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,192
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 14%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.3%
Freshman Retention81.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,289
8 Years$57,671
10 Years$62,208

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,700
Men
$60,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
32 mi(55 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
49 mi(85 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
239 mi(414 min)

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