Rider University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Rider University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with approximately 3,192 undergraduate students enrolled. Rider University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,287 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $54,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rider University is a private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States. It consists of three academic units: the Norm Brodsky College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Westminster Choir College, and the College of Education and Human Services.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 63% graduation rate is below average for a private university, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish — worth asking admissions why. On the financial side, things look more reasonable, with a median debt of $20,500 and median earnings of $54,100 a decade out, suggesting graduates do manage to get ahead of their loans. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, personal campus experience in central New Jersey and have a clear academic plan to stay on track to graduation.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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