Rider University

Students who dream of making a difference in their careers and in the community find a perfect match in Rider University. Rider's hands-on approach to learning teaches students to think critically and communicate clearly, and to prepare them to serve as both leaders and team members. The University is located in central New Jersey with campuses in Lawrenceville and Princeton -- just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia -- and offers great opportunities for exploration, culture, leadership development, internships, and jobs.

Students are at the heart of everything that happens at Rider. The University's student-centered commitment begins with its engaged professors whose focus is on teaching and mentoring students. That commitment is shared by the entire University community, where every member is available to support students and their goals. It's a unique environment dedicated to giving students the self-confidence, skills and strong foundation essential for professional and personal success.

Students come to Rider from 37 states, three U.S. territories and 76 countries. The Lawrenceville Campus enrolls 3,800 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. Rider's internationally renowned Westminster Choir College enrolls 300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students on Rider's nearby Princeton Campus.

Academic Excellence

At Rider, students can choose from nearly 70 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs through five colleges/schools: College of Business Administration, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Westminster College of the Arts, and College of Continuing Studies. Interdisciplinary majors are plentiful, and dual majors are encouraged.

Rider's professors are passionate about their disciplines, but teaching is their top priority. They are distinguished authors, educators, scholars, scientists, performing artists and researchers; an impressive 97% hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field. With an average class size of 21 and a 11:1 student/faculty ratio, their classes are small and collaborative. Students are encouraged to join in discussions, express opinions and be creative problem-solvers. Communication skills and teamwork become integral to learning.

Hands-on Learning

A valuable education depends on rich, hands-on experiences that expand horizons. Our students are encouraged to experience learning through impressive professional internships, student-faculty research, honors and study-abroad programs, and volunteer experiences.

Rider students do lab work, perform on stage, hold leadership roles on campus, and work at the TV station as early as freshman year. Education majors -- who are in classrooms by their sophomore year -- are guaranteed 700 hours of classroom experience through field placements. Each year, Rider students complete more than 1,000 internships, co-ops, and field placements as part of their degree studies. Rider's award-winning Model UN program, innovative Global Village class, and a wealth of study abroad and international partnership programs provide opportunities for students to experience the world in a new way.

Learning is enhanced by coursework that reflects the latest best practices and technology and guest lectures by leading experts. With plenty of real-world opportunities in nearby New York and Philadelphia, these great cities are true "learning laboratories" for our students.

By building on these experiences, achievements, credentials, and contacts, Rider students discover what they love to do most -- and stand out from the competition when they graduate.

Career Ready

Each of Rider's colleges has a career adviser who specializes in providing the support and preparation needed to move students from their majors to relevant careers. Students begin planning for the future in their first semester, using the expert resources of Career Development and Success to create a compelling professional portfolio and a targeted résumé.

Students also have opportunities to develop polished interview skills through interactive workshops and alumni videos, launch their job search through 'handshake', and shadow and network with Rider alumni. Rider also hosts career fairs attended each year by hundreds of employers who come to campus to recruit candidates.

Life Happens at Rider

Where the classroom leaves off, campus life fills in. Rider's vibrant and active campus community includes student government, more than 150 student organizations, fraternities and sororities, plus 20 NCAA Division I men's and women's teams, and 28 club and intramural sports.

Rider students are passionate about protecting the environment and volunteering in the community, too. Getting involved offers students the chance to inspire and lead others, manage budgets, plan successful events, and engage in "big picture thinking."

An Unbeatable Location

Rider's central location between two vibrant metropolitan centers offers great opportunities for adventure, exploration, culture and shopping -- plus internships and jobs. Both campuses are just minutes away from historic Princeton, incredible nature trails, shopping malls, and more. Students can head an hour in any direction to laze at the beach, downhill ski, or enjoy the sights and sounds of the big city. Whether it's for sightseeing or shows, auditions or internships, Rider's campuses are only 90 minutes by train to the heart of Manhattan or an hour to downtown Philadelphia.

Rider Results

The greatest legacy of a Rider education is measured by the success of its alumni. Rider alumni have gone on to great success at many of the country's top-ranked graduate and professional schools. They have competed for and won prestigious internships, research grants, scholarships, and fellowships -- including numerous Fulbright Scholars.

The outcomes of a Rider education are clear: over 90% of Rider graduates are employed full- or part-time, pursuing graduate study, or involved in a volunteer or fellowship position within six months of graduating. And, 273 Rider alumni are presidents, CEOs, and leaders of national or international corporations or organizations.

Private and Affordable

Rider is proud to be private and affordable. Students benefit from the many advantages of Rider's private university experience -- and generous scholarship and financial aid programs that focus on making its "bottom line" costs extremely competitive with most public colleges and universities.

Financial aid is personal and tailored to each student's needs and circumstances -- starting with the assigning of a personal financial aid advisor to each student. Ninety-nine percent of Rider students receive various forms of financial aid and 98% receive Rider-funded scholarships and gift aid. The average annual student assistance package at Rider is $34,000.

• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
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• Biological/life sciences
• Biochemistry
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• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Business/marketing
• Accounting
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• Business Administration and Management
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• Business Administration, Management and Operations Related
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• Business/Managerial Economics
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• Entrepreneurship
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• Finance
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• International Business/Trade/Commerce
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• Labor and Industrial Relations
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• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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• Management Science
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Office Management
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• Organizational Behavior
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• Communication/Journalism
• Advertising
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• Journalism
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• Public Relations/Image Management
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• Radio and Television
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• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Education
• Business Teacher Education
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• Elementary Education
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• Music Teacher Education
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• Science Teacher Education
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• Secondary Education
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• English
• English
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• Rhetoric and Composition
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• Foreign languages and literature
• French
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• German
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Health Services Administration
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• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• History
• History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Behavioral Sciences
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• Biopsychology
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• Marine Sciences
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
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• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
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• Parks and recreation
• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Geology/Earth Science
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Social sciences
• Economics
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• International Relations and Affairs
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• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Theology and religious vocations
• Religious/Sacred Music
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• Visual and performing arts
• Art
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• Dance
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• Directing and Theatrical Production
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• Fine and Studio Arts Management
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• Graphic Design
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• Keyboard Instruments
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• Music
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• Music History, Literature, and Theory
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• Music Theory and Composition
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• Voice and Opera
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied9,519
• Accepted6,389
• Acceptance Rate67%
• Enrolled4,094
• Female Applicants5,823
• Females Accepted3,916
• Female Acceptance Rate67%
• Male Applicants3,696
• Males Accepted2,473
• Male Acceptance Rate66%
• Applying
• Application Fee $50
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.35
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 500 600
• SAT Math 490 590
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 19 26
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$40,570
• Out-of-state tuition *$40,570
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$740
• Room and board *$14,700
• Room only *$9,640
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
• Tuition pre-payment planNot Reported
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

• Average Financial Aid Package:$28,684
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$31,784
• Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$25,988
• Average Loan Aid:$3,785
• Average Grant Aid:$16,998
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$24,578
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 73%
• Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 15%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students4,094
• Male Student Percentage42%
• Female Student Percentage58%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino15.46%
• Black or African American12.76%
• White or Caucasian58.75%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.15%
• Asian4.69%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
• Two or more races3.45%
• Unknown or International Student1.46%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout3.23% representing 46 other countries
• Out-of-state Students25% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 54%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Government Association, Greek Council, Association of Commuter Students, Black Student Union, Residence Hall Association
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes Yes No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball No No No
• Swimming No Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 No
• Water polo Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division 1 Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes Yes No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No Division 1 Yes
• Golf No No No
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Swimming No Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Water polo Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty602
• Full-time Percentage41%
• Part-time Percentage59%
• Female Percentage52%
• Male Percentage48%
• Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 3,838 students to 364 faculty