Lawrenceville, NJ
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 79% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,388 | 6,710 | 861 | 71% |
| 2020 | 9,250 | 6,999 | 835 | 76% |
| 2021 | 8,791 | 7,204 | 638 | 82% |
| 2022 | 9,340 | 7,858 | 779 | 84% |
| 2023 | 9,069 | 7,201 | 806 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,288 of 5,427 women and 2,912 of 3,640 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rider University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,201 of 9,069 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,069 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 806 enrolled.
No. Rider University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 79% — it has become less selective.