Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
79%
Average SAT
1,227
ACT midpoint
30
Enrollment
3,106
In-state tuition
$41,120
Out-of-state tuition
$41,120
Avg net price
$24,792
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1100 and 1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 30

Popular programs at Rider University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.74
2Psychology, General.74
3Accounting and Related Services.65
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.62
5Music.45
6Criminal Justice and Corrections.43
7Marketing.42
8Finance and Financial Management Services.33
9Human Resources Management and Services.32
10Film/Video and Photographic Arts.24
11Biology, General.23
12Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.22
13Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.21
14Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.18
15Dance.17
16Computer Science.16
17Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.15
18Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.14
19Communication and Media Studies.12
20Computer and Information Sciences, General.12

Showing top 20 of 49 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rider University?

Rider University has an acceptance rate of 79% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Rider University?

Admitted students at Rider University typically score between 1100 and 1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Rider University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Rider University is approximately $24,792 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Rider University?

4-year graduation rate data for Rider University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.