Rider University, NJ
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Rider University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity26
Retention42
Graduation34
Earnings54
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rider University
89%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing33%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences3%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into Rider University
70%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rider University
$43K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$58K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rider University
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rider University
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 57% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 52% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rider University
94%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rider University
3,830
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
904
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 36% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rider University, NJ
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
2 miles, SE
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2 miles, W
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