RIDER UNIVERSITY

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Rider University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Lawrenceville, NJ). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Main Phone: (609) 896-5000
Web Site: www.rider.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,399 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 418 male students and 543 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.5% of the student body, while females made up 56.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 81.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Advertising

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biopsychology

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

Rider University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rider University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rider University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,650
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 21,900
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,650

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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