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Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ·Private·~79% acceptance

Located in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 79% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $24,792 per year after financial aid. About 62% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,208 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$24,792/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $55,967
Aid cuts ~$31,175/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
Nov 15
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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1100–1320
ACT (middle 50%)27–31
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
62%
graduation rate
78%
freshman retention
$51,289
median earnings, 6yr
$62,208
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Rider University's acceptance rate?
Rider University admits about 79% of applicants.
How much does Rider University cost?
At Rider University, the average net price after aid is about $24,792 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $55,967 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rider University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1100–1320 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT.
What are Rider University's application deadlines?
Rider University's deadline is Early Action around Nov 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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