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Rider University
Founded in 1865, Rider University is a private institution situated in Mercer County, New Jersey. It is a member of both the Council of Independent Colleges and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Rider University operates a Trigeneration plant providing a megawatt of power to the academic quad, has installed a solar array on campus, runs a community garden, and has acquired multiple honeybee hives in its pursuit in becoming a sustainable campus. Accounting, business administration and management, and psychology are favored fields of study.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1113
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1, 2018 | January 9, 2019 |
| Other | March 15, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,073
Total Number of Undergrads
4,094
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $41,310
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $41,310
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,766
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
150
Size of Town
Suburb: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Los Angeles
Boston
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,600
What Students Are Saying
3.74
Average Rating
I simply just love attending Rider University. From the amazing people, to the fun events and the great professors, choosing Rider was the best decision I made.
Diana from South River, NJ
Rider is full of opportunities, and extremely diverse. It is half and half commuters and residents. Nothing is handed to you at Rider, you have to work for it.
Anonymous
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