More selective than 41% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rider University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Rider University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rider University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 670 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rider University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 550–670 | 550–650 | 27–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 560–660 | 540–650 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rider University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Rider University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Rider University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rider University admissions questions
What is the Rider University acceptance rate?
Rider University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,201 of 9,069 applicants were admitted.
Does Rider University require the SAT or ACT?
Rider University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Rider University?
The middle 50% of Rider University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1320 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Rider University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (806 of 7,201).
Is Rider University getting harder to get into?
Rider University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rider University overview