How to Apply to Rider University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rider.
Admissionwww.rider.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.rider.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidwww.rider.edu/tuition-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.rider.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Athleticwww.rider.edu/about-rider/consumer-information
Disability Servicewww.rider.edu/academics/academic-support/student-accessibility-support-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rider and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Rider University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rider University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,210). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Rider SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Rider University1,21027
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,21026
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey1,12770

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Rider University, 131 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620650
Mathematics540590650
Total1,1001,210 1,300
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rider University, 14 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite212629
English212629
Mathematics202528

Rider Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rider University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Rider University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusRequired