Rider University

Rider University is a private university in Lawrenceville, NJ. Admission is not competitive, as the acceptance rate is 70%. We've ranked it #569 in the country on our best colleges list. It has a smaller student body with 3,525 full-time undergrads enrolled. Rider's most desired major is a Bachelor's in Business, selected by 9% of students. Other desired options include Psychology, which accounts for 8% of students, and Accounting (8%). If you are hoping to get a degree in music in New Jersey, Rider is an excellent choice for you, because its music program is ranked #1 in the state. In addition, Rider ranks 4th in NJ on our best athletics list. For New Jersey-based students, tuition costs $45,003 a year. Non-New Jersey residents must pay $40,717 a year. Before you decide not to apply because of the price, know that just about every single Rider student secures some scholarship or grant funding. 64% of Rider University undergraduates graduate, shifting into the job market equipped to make an income. On average, alumni earn a yearly income of $41,200 a couple years after finishing their studies. After 4 more years of work experience, their average annual wage climbs 22.8% to $50,600, which is 26.2% over the national median income. You might also want to be aware that it costs $50 to apply. Further, 100% of courses have 20 to 39 students. Respecting your cash flow, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of $49k to $75k a year is approximately $27,455 and the average tuition for people from households making less than $30k a year is around $19,884. In terms of demographics, 5% of undergrads are Asian American and 41% of students are either 20 or 21. Regarding life on campus, Rider offers meal plans for its undergrads. Finally, only6% of graduates fail to repay their student loans and six years after receiving their degrees, 25% of graduates rake in $33,300 or less.