Rider University
tuition & fees
$41,120
graduate tuition & fees
$20,220
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
4,003
online students
421
Number of Programs
200
Financial Aid Amount
$28,300
SAT Scores
1,200
Graduation Rate
61%
Rider University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Rider ranked 6th in New Jersey Colleges and 8th in Federal Region II.
It has a total enrollment of 4,003 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Rider's acceptance rate is 78.64% last year (undergraduate school).
Rider University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Rider University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 |
| Phone | 609-896-5000 |
| WEB | www.rider.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.rider.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.rider.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.rider.edu/tuition-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.rider.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | www.rider.edu/about-rider/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | www.rider.edu/academics/academic-support/student-accessibility-support-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Rider University is 78.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.09%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.64 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.09 % |
Tuition & Fees
Rider's 2025 tuition & fees is $41,120 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.71% compared to the last year's rate ($38,900).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $20,220. The graduate tuition increased by 6.08% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $41,120 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $20,220 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,003 students have enrolled at Rider (2024-2025). Among them, 421 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Rider has 3,145 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 858 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,003 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,145 |
| Graduate Students | 858 |
| Online Enrollment | 421 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Rider offers 200 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 17 out of the 200 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Rider
| Number of programs | 200 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 17 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |