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Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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79%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$24,792
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$51,289
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Rider University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Lawrenceville, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 31
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing29% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,939
Earnings 5yr: $121,990
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,295
Earnings 5yr: $100,110
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,950
Earnings 5yr: $78,774
Debt: $25,536
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,405
Earnings 5yr: $84,310
Debt: $27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,193
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,125
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,672
Earnings 5yr: $98,223
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,664
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,780
Earnings 5yr: $64,964
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,734
Earnings 5yr: $64,197
Debt: $25,720
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,122
Earnings 5yr: $73,065
Debt: $27,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,451
Earnings 5yr: $88,215
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,423
Earnings 5yr: $78,249
Debt: $24,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,463
Earnings 5yr: $58,542
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,230
Earnings 5yr: $69,550
Debt: $27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,220
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,766
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,454
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,612
Earnings 5yr: $66,886
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,208
Earnings 5yr: $53,684
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,792
In-State Tuition$41,120
Out-of-State Tuition$41,120
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

35%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,289
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,208

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$83,065
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