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Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ rider.edu 3,192 students

Rider University's campus is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The university is comprised of multiple colleges, including the Westminster Choir College, known for its strong music programs. Students can find a balance between academic pursuits and extracurricular activities in a close knit environment.

Programs
23
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,846
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,900
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Rider University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 60% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,844, roughly 39% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,331 $69,324
$30K – $48K $19,245 $76,980
$48K – $75K $22,356 $89,424
$75K – $110K $28,544 $114,176
$110K+ $31,746 $126,984
Sticker price (no aid) $38,900 $155,600
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Rider University

23 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
70
$65,849/yr Very High 4.1x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
70
$57,881/yr Very High 4.4x
International Business Compare across schools →
65
$53,124/yr Very High 4.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
64
$50,838/yr High 4.0x
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →
61
$58,890/yr Very High 2.8x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
59
$57,145/yr High 2.7x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
56
$52,940/yr High 2.5x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
52
$41,421/yr Very High 3.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
51
$44,352/yr Very High 3.5x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
51
$40,941/yr High 3.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
46
$50,478/yr Very High 2.2x
History Compare across schools →
45
$46,393/yr High 2.6x
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →
45
$38,600/yr High 3.3x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
44
$41,181/yr High 3.4x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
42
$36,053/yr Moderate 1.3x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
36
$41,315/yr Low 3.2x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
36
$38,118/yr High 2.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
35
$41,864/yr High 1.7x
Sociology Compare across schools →
33
$36,705/yr High 2.4x
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →
23
$29,445/yr High 0.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
22
$16,690/yr High 2.2x
Music Compare across schools →
18
$20,727/yr High 1.6x
Dance Compare across schools →
11
$24,515/yr Low 1.0x

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