Campus & Student Life at Rider University

Home to about 3,630 undergraduates in 2020, Rider is a small, private university located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Rider offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Rider can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Rider Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Rider Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Rider. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rider Disability Services.

Rider for the Military

While not a "service academy", Rider does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Rider for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Rider University

Rider offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Rider University

Rider has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,630 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,279 (90.3%). Part-time attendance was 351 (9.7%).

Rider University is Ranked #566 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rider receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Rider #566 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rider by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rider Diversity Guide.

Rider University Competes in the NCAA

Rider has a total of 465 student athletes, 263 men and 202 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rider University Athletics