Whether you know exactly what you want to do or are still figuring it out, you've come to the right place. Rider University provides the support to follow your drive and the freedom to explore your options.
Our students are at the heart of everything that happens at Rider. The University's student-centered commitment begins with its engaged professors whose focus is on teaching and mentoring students. That commitment is shared by the entire University community, where every member is available to support students and their goals. It's a unique environment dedicated to giving students the self-confidence, skills and strong foundation essential for professional and personal success. Rider is a beautiful campus, but the connections, lessons, and feeling students' find here will follow them anywhere.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Hannah Ford
Senior Assistant Director
Senior Assistant Director
Address
Office of Admissions
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone
609-896-5042
Email
admissions@rider.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Alumni Gym
Bart Luedeke Student Center
Daly's Dining Hall/Cranberry Cafe
Academic Quad
Alumni Gym
Bart Luedeke Student Center
Daly's Dining Hall/Cranberry Cafe
Academic Quad
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Princeton, NJ
Sun National Bank Center
Grounds for Sculpture
Quaker Bridge Mall
Hamilton AMC Movie Theater
Hamilton and Princeton train stations to NYC
Sun National Bank Center
Grounds for Sculpture
Quaker Bridge Mall
Hamilton AMC Movie Theater
Hamilton and Princeton train stations to NYC
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:30 am - 5 pm
609-896-5042
8:30 am - 5 pm
609-896-5042
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am, 1pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am, 1pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Open House
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
gobroncs.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Amtrak trains for Trenton and Princeton Junction leave Penn Station in New York City and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. New Jersey Transit provides rail service to Princeton Junction, Hamilton and Trenton from New York City and the surrounding area, and SEPTA provides service to Trenton and West Trenton from Philadelphia and the surrounding area. New Jersey Transit schedules may be consulted for bus service from Hamilton and Trenton train stations. Most major airlines serve Philadelphia International, Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy International Airports. All four airports are within 60 miles of campus, and all have car rental agencies onsite. Trenton Mercer Airport is five miles from campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the north, I-295 south. From the south, I-295 north. Exit 69B.
Local Accommodations
Many hotels are within 10 minutes of campus on the Route 1 and are withing a variety of different price ranges.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
72% Acceptance Rate
$50 Application Fee
3.33 Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements:
Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Overview
Applicants: 9,067
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.49
GPA Breakdown
37%
4.0
7%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 660
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 650
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1100 - 1210
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 29
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
At Rider, students can choose from 100+ undergraduate majors and minors and 50+ graduate programs through the Norm Brodsky College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, and Westminster College of the Arts. Interdisciplinary majors are plentiful, and dual majors are encouraged.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11.72:1
Total Faculty
460
with Terminal Degree
276
239
Women
221
Men
86
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor and Industrial Relations.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services Administration.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biopsychology.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Graphic Design.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music, General.
Voice and Opera.
Students Say
Rider University is dedicated to the success of its undergraduates and "has made strong strides in recent years to improve facilities and provide new opportunities." From the getgo, students have access to accessibility and support services, including the career center's help with résumés and interview skills. Enrollees also mention how "the Engaged Learning Program is a great part of Rider's commitment" in that it makes clear to students not just how they're doing academically but in skills translatable to a real-world setting. This, in turn, is backed up by the Cranberry Investment, which "guarantees a job, internship, or graduate program acceptance within 1 year of graduation...[or post-graduate] assistance and courses to help you attain this goal."
Students note that this isn't just scaffolding-classes offer unique learning opportunities that go beyond textbooks and lectures, like the Business in Action Program: "I was placed in a group of four of my peers and we were tasked with creating a business idea and executing it from start to finish." Another undergrad adds that they were "able to go out on campus and film things for an assignment" and really enjoyed "being given creative freedom to complete projects." The focused class sizes come in handy here, as they "allow for a more personal connection with professors." And speaking of the faculty, they are typically "very engaged in the class material and willing to help students, inside and outside of the classroom." They also "really do seem to love their job and motivate kids to actually learn to expand their knowledge, not just do the work for a grade." Indeed, they understand how to foster "a safe learning space for students."
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Norman A. Brodsky, ?64
Entrepreneur and Author
Thomas J. Lynch ?75
Chairman of the Board, TE Connectivity
Howard B. Stoeckel III, ?67
Vice Chairman of the Board, Wawa, Inc.
Jazmine Fenalator-Victorian ?07
Olympian Bobsledder
Jason C. Thompson ?08
Professional Basketball Player, Sichuan Blue Whales
Susan Polis Schutz ?66
President of Blue Mountain Arts, Inc.
Hon. Mark S. Schweiker ?83
Former Governor of Pennsylvania
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Rider is proud to be private and affordable. Students benefit from the many advantages of Rider's private university experience and generous scholarship and financial aid programs that focus on making its "bottom line" costs extremely competitive with most public colleges and universities.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is personal and tailored to each student's needs and circumstances -starting with the assigning of a personal financial aid advisor to each student. Ninety-nine percent of Rider students receive various forms of financial aid and 98% receive Rider-funded scholarships and gift aid. The average annual student assistance package at Rider is $34,000.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,263
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,666
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,584
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,074
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$26,336
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$48,970
Required Fees
$850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$2,100
Transportation for Commuters
$2,500
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,730
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
88/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Where the classroom leaves off, campus life fills in. Rider's vibrant and active campus community includes student government, more than 150 student organizations, fraternities and sororities, plus 20 NCAA Division I men's and women's teams, and 28 club and intramural sports.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,196
Foreign Countries Represented
64
Demographics
4.82%
Asian
14.00%
Black
19.64%
Hispanic
52.68%
Caucasian
2.06%
Unknown
3.14%
International
57% female
43% male
24% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Students Say
Rider University's student body "is very small, yet welcoming." Many undergrads say it's "so easy to make connections with people," noting that everyone is "friendly and willing to help you with anything...academic or personal." That doesn't mean the school is without cliques that "tend to stick together as they share most of their classes," but it's not seen as a negative. Rider is also seen as a haven for "many different people here who didn't know if they would be able to go to college," and it shows-individuals work to make the most of this opportunity. "I haven't met one person at this school who hasn't been hardworking or determined with a set of goals in mind." A classmate adds, "I have had an amazing experience with everyone that I have met here at Rider and am really looking forward to seeing where life takes me."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Our home may be in central New Jersey, but on a grander scale, it's central to so much more. The Rider campus is a train ride from Philadelphia and New York City, minutes from historic Princeton and just an hour from the beach. But despite our proximity to some of the most popular destinations on the East Coast, Rider still feels like a small-town haven. You'll bump into friends on tree-lined walkways and take study breaks in expansive green spaces. And in the midst of all that, you're going to find your path. It might sound like a cliché, but it's true. You'll excel in classes you never thought you'd like, pursue career opportunities 280 ACRES to wander, discover and learn by heart (including a 2.7-acre lake!) you didn't think were possible and find common ground with people from places you've never even heard of. By the time you leave here, you'll know all the cozy study nooks, all the office hours with your favorite professors, all the themed celebrations that can't be missed and you'll know yourself a lot better too.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Rider students experiment in our state-of-the-art science labs, perform on stage, hold leadership roles on campus and work at the Rider TV station as early as freshman year. Education majors -who are in classrooms by their sophomore year -are guaranteed 700 hours of classroom experience through field placements. Each year, Rider students complete more than 1,000 internships, co-ops, and field placements as part of their degree studies. Rider's award-winning Model UN program, innovative Global Village class, and a wealth of study abroad and international partnership programs provide opportunities for students to experience the world in a new way.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
52%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
82/99
First-Year Students living on campus
76%
Campus Environment
Village
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Students Say
At first glance, Rider's campus may appear quiet, given that "a decent portion of the student body commutes." But students list countless "amazing extracurriculars like a tabletop club, a dance ensemble, a student-directed theatre company, and more. There is truly something for everyone!" Additionally, students say that intramurals are "a lot of fun" and that "Greek life is a big way for students to become more involved and engaged." The school also hosts "many events that bring students together," including their twist on the X Factor television show, R Factor, and sometimes works with clubs to expand offerings like a beach cleanup. Students note that you can participate at your own pace, and appreciate that they can "easily get together to hang out or work on projects, go to the SRC to attend a fitness class, [or head] to our on-campus pub to watch sports games."
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility and Support Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Cheri Thompson
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
In most cases, a full psycho-educational evaluation, including cognitive and educational tests normed on the adult population, is required.Documentation Required for ADHD
In most cases, a recent ADHD evaluation from a qualified assessor with appropriate adult-normed test scores is required.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
266
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
9
6% join a fraternity
8% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
12% participate in intramural sports
12% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Broncs)
12 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Broncs)
13 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Sustainability
92/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, Plus, Nercomp, NJEdge
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
