Rider University
Rider University is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lawrenceville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,073 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,011 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 809 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 62% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rider University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $40,570, and fees were $740. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $40,570 and $740 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students5,073 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 990 to 1190 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $741/credit | |
In State Students | $741/credit | |
Out of State Students | $741/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $895/credit | |
In State Students | $895/credit | |
Out of State Students | $895/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $33,345 | $33,345 | $33,345 |
ADN | 70 | $51,870 | $51,870 | $51,870 |
BSN | 125 | $92,625 | $92,625 | $92,625 |
FNP | 50 | $44,750 | $44,750 | $44,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Rider University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,693 |
Other Federal Grant | 29% | $652 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $9,432 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $21,225 |
Federal Student Loans | 73% | $6,165 |
Private Loans | 18% | $19,109 |
$30,028
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,470 |
$30,001 to $48,000$21,376 |
$48,001 to $75,000$28,761 |
$75,001 to $110,000$31,990 |
Over $110,000$35,236 |
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Student Population
4,094
Undergrads
979
Graduates
3,014
Women
2,059
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Hispanic |
13% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Asian |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.