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Lawrenceville, New Jersey 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, business and management, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
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 5,552 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (609) 896-5042
Financial Aid Phone: (609) 896-5360
http://www.rider.edu
Rider University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 402 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, organizational behavior, labor relations, actuarial science, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 263 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, music teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, business teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 218 | speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, general studies, history, English, American studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Music | 55 | voice, piano, music theory and composition, conducting, music pedagogy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 49 | computer and info science |
| Science | 30 | biology, biopsychology, oceanography, biochemistry, chemistry, geology |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Media | 14 | advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | public administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religious music, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rider University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 834 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 278 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 2 |
In 2005, Rider University had a total enrollment of 5,552 students (4,541 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 75% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| New York | 7% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Rider University offers campus housing for 2,342 of its 4,541 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lawrenceville, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,463 | 3,628 | 81% | 949 | 26% |
| Men | 1,754 | 1,431 | 82% | 414 | 29% |
| Women | 2,709 | 2,197 | 81% | 535 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
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% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (609) 896-5042
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,910 |
| Room and board | $ 8,840 |
| Room charge | $ 4,940 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rider University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (609) 896-5360
Rider University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 118 | 62 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $98,402 | 5 | $93,695 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $87,737 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $93,069 | 7 | $91,009 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $89,082 | 25 | $86,905 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $83,492 | 30 | $75,878 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $58,073 | 31 | $61,582 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $81,321 | 87 | $73,707 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 118 | 257 |
| Track | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 68 | 84 | 152 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Pedagogy
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
Geology/Earth Science, 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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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
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