Rider University Acceptance Rate
Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,069
- Admitted
- 7,201
- Yield
- 11.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rider University's acceptance rate has risen from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 79.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,366 to 9,069 (-3%) over that period.
Its 79.4% rate makes Rider University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
Rider University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 11.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,366 | 6,641 | 70.9% | 1,000 |
| 2015–16 | 9,851 | 6,798 | 69% | 862 |
| 2016–17 | 8,902 | 6,366 | 71.5% | 872 |
| 2017–18 | 9,519 | 6,389 | 67.1% | 1,011 |
| 2018–19 | 9,429 | 6,569 | 69.7% | 921 |
| 2019–20 | 9,388 | 6,710 | 71.5% | 861 |
| 2020–21 | 9,250 | 6,999 | 75.7% | 835 |
| 2021–22 | 8,791 | 7,204 | 81.9% | 638 |
| 2022–23 | 9,340 | 7,858 | 84.1% | 779 |
| 2023–24 | 9,069 | 7,201 | 79.4% | 806 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,427 | 4,288 | 79% |
| Men | 3,640 | 2,912 | 80% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 2% |
How Rider University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rider University's acceptance rate?
Rider University's acceptance rate is 79.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,201 admitted of 9,069 applicants).
Is Rider University test optional?
Rider University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rider University?
Rider University received 9,069 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,201.
What SAT score do you need for Rider University?
Admitted students at Rider University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rider University getting harder to get into?
Rider University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 79.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.rider.edu/.