Rider University
Private college · Lawrenceville, NJ · 3,106 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1320
ACT (middle 50%)
27–31
Average net price
$24,780
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,491
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rider University?
Rider University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1320 on the SAT. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1100, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–31.
The latest federal data says Rider University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rider University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rider University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,491 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,780 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $43,240 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$43,240
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$43,240
- Room & board$17,700
- Total cost of attendance$57,491
- Average net price after grants$24,780
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Education, Computer Science.
Rider University FAQ
- What is Rider University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Rider University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1100–1320. Aim for 1320 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rider University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–31.
- Is Rider University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rider University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rider University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rider University cost?
- About $57,491 a year before aid; $24,780 on average after grants.
- What is Rider University's FAFSA school code?
- 002628. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rider University receives your information.
- What is Rider University's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
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