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