Overview

Rider University is a Comprehensive institution located in Lawrenceville, NJ, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648
United States

Contact Susan Makowski
Executive Director
Phone: 609-896-5250

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication, General
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services Administration
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical/health Management And Clinical Assistant/specialist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biopsychology
Marine Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Health Policy Analysis
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,069

Applied

7,201

Accepted

3,196

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,427

Females Applied

4,288

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,640

Males Applied

2,912

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	December 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 20th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	560	660
SAT Math	599	540	650
ACT Composite	26	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,700

Private

Fees

1,420

Full-time student fees

17,230

Room & board

10,630

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

33,752

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,035

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,856

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,584

Avg. Loan Aid

19,668

Avg. Grant Aid

28,666

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,196

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.64%
Black or African American	14%
White or Caucasian	52.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	4.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.4%
Other	2.06%

Gender

Male (42.77%)

Female (56.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	52%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Cranberry Fest, Rock Fest and Eggsellent Egg Hunt

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Entertainment Council, Residence Hall Association, Transfer Student Association and Association of Commuting Students

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton	No		No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

460

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 200

Part-time - 260

Male - 221

Female - 239