At a glance
Average net price
$24,792
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.3%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
3,106
In-state tuition
$41,120
Out-of-state tuition
$41,120
Cost of attendance
$55,967
Median earnings (10y)
$62,208
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,227
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 78.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (29%), humanities & arts (28%), social sciences (22%).
- STEM11%
- Health5%
- Business29%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services5%
- Business29.2%~906 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~478 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education10.1%~313 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.6%~266 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.8%~212 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication5.5%~169 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.8%~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.5%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.7%~21 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 235 | $87,763 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 152 | $48,992 | $26,466 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 148 | $37,548 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 128 | $46,417 | $24,250 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 106 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 105 | $66,917 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 104 | $47,945 | $25,536 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 83 | $51,862 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 83 | $30,667 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 82 | $45,476 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 76 | $21,951 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 76 | $45,547 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 63 | $59,271 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 63 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 54 | $57,020 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $46,863 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 46 | $47,551 | — |
| Music. | Master's | 43 | $23,829 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $32,825 | $26,977 |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 36 | $25,861 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 35 | $59,165 | $23,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 33 | $47,900 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 32 | $38,244 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | $25,078 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 28 | $46,090 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 26 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 26 | $37,933 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | $37,995 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 23 | $41,211 | $22,233 |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | $24,766 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $49,885 | $25,720 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rider University
Rider University is a mid-sized institution located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,106 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rider University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,792 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,120 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,967 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,208 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rider University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Rider University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,227. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (suburb), Rider University draws students from across New Jersey and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rider University
Q.How much does Rider University cost?
The average net price at Rider University is $24,792 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,967.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rider University?
Rider University has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rider University?
Rider University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Rider University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rider University graduate earns $62,208 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rider University?
Published tuition is $41,120 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rider University located?
Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (ZIP 08648).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rider University at their official website.