Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private
Rider University admitted 79% of 9,069 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Rider University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants), and Rider University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Rider University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rider University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,130 a year. After grants, students paid $26,618 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Rider University’s acceptance rate?
Rider University admitted 79% of applicants: 7,201 of 9,069 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Rider University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Rider University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1310, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rider University’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Rider University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Rider University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Rider University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Rider University have supplemental essays?
No. Rider University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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