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  • 4 Year
  • LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ

Rider University

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade C
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B+
    8. Location
      grade B
    9. Dorms
      grade C minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    2083 LAWRENCE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

    From Rider University

    At Rider University, we engage, inspire and challenge you to be your unstoppable self.

    Through strong academic programs, structured career guidance and personal support, robust experiential learning experiences, and more — we give you the freedom to pursue your passions, but our connected community is built upon thriving together and knowing that you don’t have to go it alone. We believe your future is wide open and we’re here to empower you to reach your full potential.

    Let Rider University help you shape your future.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    SAT Range
    1020-1220
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,396 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $32,355 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    8
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    6
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      56%
    • On Campus
      42%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,016 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    216
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    79%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    65%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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