Rider University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
4,578

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$26.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Rider University will be a leader in American higher education celebrated for educating talented students for citizenship, life and career success in a diverse and interdependent world. Rider will achieve distinctiveness by focusing on students first, by cultivating leadership skills, by affirming teaching and learning that bridges the theoretical and the practical and by fostering a culture of academic excellence. Rider attracts and graduates talented and motivated students with diverse backgrounds from across the nation and around the world and puts them at the center of our learning and living community. The success of our graduates will be demonstrated by their personal and career achievements.

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Overview

Total Faculty	253
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,931
Part-Time Undergraduate	647
Application Acceptance Rate	72%
Transfer Students	335
Programs	64 Programs
Courses	1,072 Courses
Transfer Agreements	40 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,952 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$33,420
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,420
Books and Supplies	$1,500
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	67%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$10,831
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	85%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,410

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Submit official transcripts from each college/university attended. If you have fewer than 30 college credits, you must also submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 30 college credits, you must also submit SAT/ACT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

Your letter should come from an individual who can describe your academic potential and personal characteristics.
Essay:

Your essay should be a minimum of 150 words and should address your goal in transferring to Rider at this point in your academic career.
Application Fee:

The $50 application fee is non-refundable and may be paid online via credit card or by check.
Other Requirements:

Westminster College of the Arts requires an audition as part of the application process.
Apply Here:

http://www.rider.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admission/how-apply/transfer-students

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, for any class to be eligible for transfer the course must have a grade of a “C” or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

Maximum requirements vary by program/major and can be viewed on the transfer policy document linked below.
Transfer Policy Document:

Rider University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf