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Rider University
Rider University says yes to 78.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $62,208 median earnings.
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Rider University occupies suburban Lawrenceville, NJ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $91,950 four years out. 34.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,106 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1310 — near the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rider University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rider University received 9,069 applications and admitted 7,201 (79.4%), with 806 enrolling.
You can apply to Rider University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1100 and 1310; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Rider University compares
| Rider University | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.6% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,120 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,208 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Rider University: $62,208 median at year ten, versus $58,902 across New Jersey institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $41,120 regardless of where you're from. At Rider University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,106 undergrads, Rider University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
61.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Rider University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rider University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,950 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $88,405 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $82,193 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $79,664 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $72,734 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $70,122 |
| International Business | $69,451 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,423 |
| Marketing | $67,230 |
| Mathematics | $65,648 |
| Public Health | $64,454 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $63,612 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,208 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,178 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,897 |
| Biology, General | $58,008 |
| Psychology, General | $57,202 |
| Sociology | $56,736 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,713 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,724 |
| History | $53,311 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,521 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,406 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,173 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $46,733 |
| Music | $43,753 |
Median earnings for these 26 Rider University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,208 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Rider University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rider University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rider University's acceptance rate?
79.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,201 admitted from 9,069 applicants.
How much does Rider University cost?
At Rider University, published tuition is $41,120 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rider University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rider University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,208 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Ramapo College of New Jersey — 70.6% admitted
- Rutgers University-Camden — 66.3% admitted
- Rutgers University-Newark — 71.4% admitted
- Seton Hall University — 73.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.