 |
|
|
|
Rider University is a private, co-educational, nonsectarian university located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It was founded in 1865 as Trenton Business College. The campus today stretches over more than 300 acres of suburban land. More than 5,000 students are enrolled in the University every year.
The schools and colleges under RU are as follows:
The sports teams of Rider University are known as the Broncos. The men's teams from RU take part in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and wrestling. The women's teams participate in basketball, field hockey, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball. The University also has a co-ed cheerleader squad.
Lawrenceville, NJ is home to Rider University. Lawrenceville is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Rider University go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in music and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 570.
Rider University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Rider University has 5,963 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Rider University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Rider University
2083 Lawrence Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
General Phone: (609) 896-5000
http://www.rider.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 504 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, labor relations, managerial economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 251 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, music teaching, educational administration, special ed, teacher education, reading teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 247 | speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, English, political science, international relations, American studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 85 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Music | 51 | voice, piano, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Science | 39 | biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, oceanography, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Media | 12 | advertising |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | religious music, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rider University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 895 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 317 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Rider University had a total enrollment of 5,963 students (5,232 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 72% |
| New York | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Rider University offers campus housing for 2,579 of its 5,232 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lawrenceville, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 999 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,829 | 5,053 | 74% | 880 | 17% |
| Men | 2,735 | 2,025 | 74% | 361 | 18% |
| Women | 4,094 | 3,028 | 74% | 519 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,730 |
| Room and board | $ 10,280 |
| Room charge | $ 6,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rider University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262800)
Rider University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 106 | 73 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $111,084 | 5 | $104,751 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $105,308 | 4 | $103,142 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $109,800 | 10 | $101,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $104,411 | 30 | $101,676 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $94,777 | 35 | $88,433 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $68,335 | 26 | $71,669 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 122 | $92,822 | 93 | $87,367 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 133 | 268 |
| Track | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 69 | 90 | 159 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rider University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Rider University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Rider University with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Rider University(What are QuickSchools?)
Music
Business And Management
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
