- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–670 reading and writing, 550–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–31 composite
- Average net price: $26,618 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Rider University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rider University reviews each application.
Rider University GPA requirements
Rider University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rider University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rider University acceptance rate
Rider University admitted 7,920 of 10,071 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rider University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with 3,145 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rider University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 31 |
| ACT English | 26 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1227 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rider University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rider University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,618 a year at Rider University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Rider University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rider University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Rider University?
A lot: Rider University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Rider University look for?
Rider University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Rider University?
Check Rider University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rider University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
Is it easy to get into Rider University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Rider University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Rider University?
Rider University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,920 of 10,071 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Rider University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Rider University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–670 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 27–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Rider University accept AP credit?
Yes. Rider University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Rider University consider legacy status?
No. Rider University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Rider University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,618 a year at Rider University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Rider University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rider UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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