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RIDER UNIVERSITY

  • 2083 Lawrence Road
  • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
  • OPEID College Code: 00262800
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  • General Phone: (609) 896-5000
  • President: Mordechai Rozanski
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 6,036
  • College Mascot: Broncs
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Rider University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Rider University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,9754,3977,372
Number Granted Admission (%)2,194 (74%)3,340 (76%)5,534 (75%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)416 (19%)610 (18%)1,026 (19%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam98796%
ACT ® Exam18618%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460560
SAT ® Math470580
SAT ® Writing470580
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving73%22%24%90%
Avg Amount Receiving$11,401$4,575$7,275$11,595
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.0%2.8%2.6%
Number in Default463037
Number in Repayment1,1391,0621,393
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$29,060$27,730$26,230
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,060$27,730$26,230
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,060$27,730$26,230
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,400$1,400
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,720$10,280$9,780
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,600$9,200$9,200
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$43,280$41,410$39,410
In-State$43,280$41,410$39,410
Out of State$43,280$41,410$39,410
Off Campus
In-District$42,660$40,830$39,330
In-State$42,660$40,830$39,330
Out of State$42,660$40,830$39,330
Off Campus with Family
In-District$33,060$31,630$30,130
In-State$33,060$31,630$30,130
Out of State$33,060$31,630$30,130
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree--6-
Biology Degree--16-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--7341
Actuarial Science Degree--4-
Business Administration Degree-162104
Business Economics Degree--7-
Finance Degree--74-
Labor and Industrial Relations Degree--12-
Marketing Degree--51-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree--24-
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree--9-
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising Degree--18-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--18-
 
Education
Business Teacher Education Degree--2-
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree---55
Curriculum and Instruction Degree---7
Education Administration Degree---32
Elementary Education Degree--96-
Music Teacher Education Degree--268
Reading Teacher Education Degree---13
Secondary Education Degree--31-
Special Education Teaching Degree---21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree---12
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree--25-
Speech Degree--112-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree--7-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree--1-
German Language and Literature Degree--1-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree--3-
 
History
History Degree--22-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology Degree--13-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-3--
Liberal Arts Degree--88-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--3-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree--3-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree--3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree--2-
Geology and Earth Science Degree--2-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Degree--3-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree9---
Psychology Degree--61-
School Psychology Degree12---
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree---30
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree--1-
International Relations and Affairs Degree--2-
Political Science Degree--23-
Sociology Degree--18-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious, Sacred Music Degree--74
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Conducting Degree---8
Music Theory and Composition Degree--92
Piano and Organ Degree--44
Voice and Opera Degree--2721
Art Studies Degree--24-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,036
    • Undergraduate: 4,856 Graduate: 1,180
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,289 Female: 3,747
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,926 Female: 2,930
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 363 Female: 817
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,386 Part-Time: 1,650
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,074 Part-Time: 782
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 312 Part-Time: 868
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2534%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown62110%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18180.3%
Ages 18-191,59326%
Ages 20-211,76329%
Ages 22-241,09518%
Ages 25-2964511%
Ages 30-342955%
Ages 35-391843%
Ages 40-492925%
Ages 50-651372%
Age Unknown140.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,295727568
Faculty Status576242334
Tenured Faculty1891881
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service576242334
Primarily Instruction576242334
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6161-
Other Professionals415214201
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24321033
Clerical And Secretarial15012624
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance68608
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,120 (214)$96,066 (122)$91,541 (92)
Professor$106,421 (75)$106,829 (45)$105,808 (30)
Associate Professor$94,841 (90)$96,849 (53)$91,965 (37)
Assistant Professor$73,866 (46)$72,789 (23)$74,943 (23)
Instructor$60,555 (2)- (-)$60,555 (2)
Lecturer$105,591 (1)$105,591 (1)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$112,184 (28)$114,927 (18)$107,245 (10)
Professor$114,077 (19)$116,413 (13)$109,014 (6)
Associate Professor$108,187 (9)$111,063 (5)$104,593 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$93,851 (242)$95,805 (140)$91,169 (102)
Professor$103,776 (94)$104,233 (58)$103,039 (36)
Associate Professor$94,266 (99)$96,334 (58)$91,342 (41)
Assistant Professor$73,866 (46)$72,789 (23)$74,943 (23)
Instructor$60,555 (2)- (-)$60,555 (2)
Lecturer$105,591 (1)$105,591 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,288,461$1,666,071$1,622,390
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes340179161
Unduplicated Athletes339179160
Baseball3232-
Basketball261214
All Track Combined713635
Field Hockey19-19
Golf1010-
Soccer492623
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving462323
Tennis281414
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling2626-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$65,880$58,545
Assistant Coaches-$29,020$21,323
 
Coaches
All Coaches422121
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students61%
 
By Gender
Male56%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
Black54%
Asian54%
Hispanic55%
White62%
Unknown58%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less47%
5 Years58%
6 Years61%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related1211
Liquor Related4890
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related1314
Liquor Related61100
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape26
Aggravated Assault-3
Burglary929
On Campus
Forcible Rape26
Aggravated Assault33
Burglary1130
Vehicle Theft1-
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