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Rider University Computer Science Programs

Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Rider University Rankings

Rider University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#12 of 19	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#69 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#381 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Rider University?

Contact information for Rider University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Phone:	6098965000
Website:	www.rider.edu/
Admissions:	www.rider.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.rider.edu/tuition-aid

How Do I Get Into Rider University?

You can apply to Rider University online at: https://www.rider.edu/admissions/apply

Rider University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rider University

Here’s what Rider University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rider University?

Rider University admits 79%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

12% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Rider University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 670. Math scores were between 550 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1100 to 1320. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Rider University ranged between 27 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Rider University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,095	3,240	79%
Women	5,971	4,676	78%

Can I Afford Rider University?

The average net price after aid at Rider University is $25,287. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,700
In-State Fees	$1,420
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,420
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$41,120
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,120

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Rider University receive some form of financial aid (804 students).

Nearly 94% of students at Rider University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,300 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,670.

Student Loan Debt

58% of Rider University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,513 per year.

Rider University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,170 students enrolled at Rider University. Rider University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,192 undergraduate students at Rider University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rider University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	389
Black or African American	210
Hispanic	638
White	1,656
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	98
Non-Resident	143

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rider University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	528
Pennsylvania	59
New York	29
California	11
Florida	8

Additionally, approximately 4.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rider University Graduate Student Diversity

839 of Rider University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rider University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rider University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	89
Black or African American	40
Hispanic	107
White	506
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	12
Non-Resident	51

Online Learning at Rider University

Rider University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,133 undergraduate students at Rider University took at least one online class — of those, 92 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 140 students took at least one online class and 329 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Rider University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Rider University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	24	—	—	24
Computer Software and Media Applications	18	—	—	18
Computer and Information Sciences, General	8	—	—	8
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	7	—	7

Academic Programs at Rider University

Rider University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rider University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.