Rider University Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.64%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.09%
Freshmen Enrollment
720
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 10,071 students have applied and 7,920 students have allowed to admit to Rider University (Acceptance rate: 78.64%). Rider's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.09 % where 720 students have finally enrolled out of 7,920 admitted students.
Rider acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.05%).
Rider enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 12.83%).
How to Apply to Rider University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rider.
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rider and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Rider University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rider University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,223). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rider University | 1,200 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,223 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rider University, 89 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 650 |
| Total | 1,100 | 1,200 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Rider University, 16 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 31 |
| English | 26 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Rider Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rider University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |