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Overview
Rider University is a University institution located in Lawrenceville, NJ, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
United States
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
United States
Contact
Susan Makowski
Executive Director
Phone: 609-896-5250
Executive Director
Phone: 609-896-5250
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting | ||
Actuarial Science | ||
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other | ||
Business/managerial Economics | ||
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | ||
Finance, General | ||
International Business/trade/commerce | ||
Labor And Industrial Relations | ||
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management | ||
Management Science | ||
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Office Management And Supervision | ||
Organizational Behavior Studies | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Advertising | ||
Journalism | ||
Public Relations/image Management | ||
Radio And Television | ||
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Sports Communication | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation | ||
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Rhetoric And Composition | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Services Administration | ||
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | ||
Medical/health Management And Clinical Assistant/specialist | ||
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences | ||
Biopsychology | ||
Marine Sciences | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Industrial And Organizational Psychology | ||
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Policy Analysis | ||
Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Religious/sacred Music | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Dance, General | ||
Directing And Theatrical Production | ||
Fine And Studio Arts Management | ||
Graphic Design | ||
Keyboard Instruments | ||
Music History, Literature, And Theory | ||
Music Theory And Composition | ||
Music, General | ||
Voice And Opera |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,340
Applied
7,858
Accepted
3,169
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,686
Females Applied
4,782
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
3,654
Males Applied
3,076
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.47
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | Not reported | December 15th | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 20th | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 650 | ||
SAT Math | 540 | 650 | ||
ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
39,700
Private
Fees
1,695
Full-time student fees
17,230
Room & board
10,630
Room only
Financial Aid
33,752
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,035
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
27,856
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,584
Avg. Loan Aid
19,668
Avg. Grant Aid
28,666
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,169
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 18.07% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 14.14% |
White or Caucasian | 52.75% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.32% |
Asian | 5.35% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.23% |
Two or more races | 3.41% |
Other | 2.35% |
Gender
Male (43.2%)
Female (56.8%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 50% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Cranberry Fest, Scream Screen for Halloween and Midnight MAACness
Cranberry Fest, Scream Screen for Halloween and Midnight MAACness
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Greek Council, Association of Commuter Students, Black Student Union and Residence Hall Association
Student Government Association, Greek Council, Association of Commuter Students, Black Student Union and Residence Hall Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
496
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 208
Part-time - 288
Male - 245
Female - 251
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