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2083 Lawrence Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
General information
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Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 5,801 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$26,230$24,790$23,470
Out of State$26,230$24,790$23,470
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$9,780$9,280$8,840
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and board$9,200$9,200$8,840
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 20% $3,581
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $6,427
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 86% $9,711
Loans to students 73% $7,576
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
General Studies
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Associate degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting ...

Bachelor degree
Voice and Opera
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Voice and Opera: A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement...

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and type...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other se...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, f...

Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific ...

Bachelor degree
Religious + Sacred Music
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Religious + Sacred Music: A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public...

Bachelor degree
Piano and Organ
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Piano and Organ: A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, r...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Behavior Studies
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Organizational Behavior Studies: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and organiza...

Bachelor degree
Office Management and Supervision
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coor...

Bachelor degree
Oceanography
Chemical and Physical
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Oceanography, Chemical and Physical: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical components, mechanisms, structure, and movement of ocean waters and their interaction with terrestrial and atmospheric phenomena. Includes instruction in material inputs and outputs, ch...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Theory and Composition
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, c...

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathema...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing re...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Bachelor degree
Labor and Industrial Relations
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Labor and Industrial Relations: A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals to function as labor or personnel relations specialists. Incl...

Bachelor degree
International Relations and Affairs
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree International Relations and Affairs: A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strat...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and ...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instrument...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics,...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Teacher Education
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Business Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Bachelor degree
Business + Managerial Economics
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Business + Managerial Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, ...

Bachelor degree
Biopsychology
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Biopsychology: A program that focuses on biological and psychological linkages, especially the linkages between biochemical and biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system.

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologic...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic ...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree American + United States Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and manag...

Bachelor degree
Actuarial Science
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Actuarial Science: A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Includes instruction in forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, dev...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

Master's degree
Voice and Opera
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Voice and Opera: A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. ...

Master's degree
Religious + Sacred Music
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Religious + Sacred Music: A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Administration
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principl...

Master's degree
Piano and Organ
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Piano and Organ: A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, r...

Master's degree
Music Theory and Composition
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, c...

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that m...

Master's degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructiona...

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing...

Master's degree
Conducting
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Conducting: A program that prepares individuals to master the art of leading bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles in performance, and related music leadership. Includes instruction in score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangem...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Master's degree
Accounting
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Master's degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
School Psychology
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Post-Master's certificate School Psychology: A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation an...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Counseling Psychology
Rider University

General Description for:
Rider University Post-Master's certificate Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. I...

 
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