Rider University
Admissions
Interested in attending Rider University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Rider University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Rider University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Rider accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 9,067 people applied and 7,201 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Rider University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Rider University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Rider University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Rider considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Rider University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Rider University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49. 18% of freshmen who attended Rider were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Rider is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Rider University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)
These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges
Get the free guide
