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Rider University

#753 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 1,138 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B
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    Rider is an above-average private university located in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,711 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Rider acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Accounting, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 62% of students, Rider alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,200.
    About Rider University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
    Address
    2083 Lawrence Road
    Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
    Website
    rider.edu

    Rider University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    990-1190
    ACT Range
    19-26
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $30,028/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $25,766/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    72%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.58 responses
    69%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.64 responses
    55%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.64 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Accounting
      107 Graduates
    • Business
      84 Graduates
    • Psychology
      62 Graduates
    • Voice and Opera
      61 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      53 Graduates
    • Marketing
      51 Graduates
    • Finance
      47 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      41 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      40 Graduates
    • Biology
      37 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,711Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    383
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 44 responses
    Report
    • Busy
      41%
    • Average
      25%
    • Happy
      16%
    • Diverse
      7%
    • Fake
      7%
    • Low intellectual level, boring
      2%
    • Stressed
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    78%
    Poll
    44%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.89 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.96 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 44 responses
    Report
    • Small
      34%
    • Diverse
      25%
    • Focused
      16%
    • Community
      9%
    • Community, Diverse, Personalized
      9%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • Accepting
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    62%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    85%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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    Rider University Reviews

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    I absolutely am loving my time here at Rider. The training I am recieving is superb, the friends I have made are lifelong, and being extremely close to the big apple is pretty sweet as well! The only thing I believe could be improved immensely is the housing and dining arrangements. If they were able to fix these things just a little bit, it would make Rider rise above the rest! It is a great school, it just needs to be at it's full potential.
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    Rider University has already opened up opportunities to better me professionally and as a young woman. Since being at Rider University, I have been challenged to go beyond what is expected, allowing me to achieve things I haven't dreamed of achieving. With my major, Rider University allowed me to learn more about the world of politics and law, seeing how intriguing and fascinating it is. The staff at Rider University are helpful and kind people who will help you succeed. At Rider University, you are not just a number. The Campus itself is not too big but it allows students to be a little more connected and more familiar with the people who are there.
    For a school prioritize the students' success, Rider University holds a very pristine mix of professors who work well with students.
    A school I have fallen in love with for a multitude of reasons, Rider University was without question the right school for me.
    Overall experience for my son's education was very good. But Financial Aid and Bursar's office is another story. They take forever to refund financial aid. You have to request it, it's not automatic. Then they cut you a paper check, no direct deposit. I requested the check be mailed. Weeks went by (they say it takes 10-14 business days (!). So when that time was up I contacted them and they informed me it's in the cashier's office! Also he has been tutoring for over a month and has yet to collect a paycheck. Their excuse: "it didn't get processed". They also didn't automatically apply his Rider Advantage scholarship, I had to chase them for that too. They really need to improve the way the department is run.