Applying to Rider

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Rider University is 84.13% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.91%. 3,654 men and 5,686 women applied to Rider and 3,076 men and 4,782 women students were accepted.

Among them, 354 men and 425 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Rider.

In 2023, 131 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 14 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Rider.

The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 650 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at Rider. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at Rider University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Rider. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rider University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .