Rider University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Rider University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,055 students enrolled. This school was established in 1865 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Rider University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
116
Rider University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 116 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Rider University is fair at 77% (close to New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Rider University is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rider University is good -- 10:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $36,000 per year. The additional fees at Rider University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,200; this makes it a total of $37,200 a year.

Read the details about Rider University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 9,340 applications were submitted and 7,858 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Rider University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rider University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Rider University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rider University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Rider University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, approximately $10,200 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Rider University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Rider University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rider University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
08648-3099, USA
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