Rider University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,850

Cost of attendance at Rider University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,850

Cost of attendance at Rider University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Rider University was $23,781. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Rider University

Rider University net price calculator

$23,781

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Rider University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,781	$5,615 (19%)	$16,071	$17,115	$20,910	$25,683	$29,214
2021	$29,396	$274	$21,221	$22,338	$25,864	$29,876	$34,591
2020	$29,122	$162	$21,161	$23,326	$24,866	$31,013	$34,454
2019	$29,284	$744 (2%)	$20,931	$22,168	$26,148	$31,702	$35,408
2018	$30,028	$991 (3%)	$20,470	$21,376	$28,761	$31,990	$35,236
2017	$29,037	$546 (2%)	$18,259	$21,112	$27,272	$30,550	$33,726
2016	$29,583	$25	$18,919	$22,557	$28,296	$31,371	$33,938
2015	$29,608	$666 (2%)	$17,903	$23,961	$27,444	$31,918	$33,007
2014	$28,942	--	$17,416	$21,586	$28,572	$31,772	$33,418

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Rider University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$46,150	$9,810 (18%)	$35,850	$8,800	$1,500
2021	$55,960	$2,520 (4%)	$45,860	$8,600	$1,500
2020	$58,480	$5,540 (10%)	$44,460	$12,520	$1,500
2019	$52,940	$1,490 (3%)	$42,840	$8,600	$1,500
2018	$51,450	$1,480 (3%)	$41,310	$8,640	$1,500
2017	$49,970	$1,510 (3%)	$39,820	$8,650	$1,500
2016	$48,460	$1,530 (3%)	$38,360	$8,600	$1,500
2015	$46,930	$1,560 (3%)	$36,830	$8,600	$1,500
2014	$45,370	$1,850 (4%)	$35,270	$8,600	$1,500
2013	$43,520	--	$33,420	$8,600	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Rider University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,409 dormitories available to its students at $11,020 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Rider University is $1,224 per month.
Does Rider University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Rider University for one academic year is $5,590, which works out to $621 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Rider University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Rider University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,500

If living off-campus, with family: $2,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,500
How much is Rider University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Rider University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Rider University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$748	$981
For out-of-state students	$748	$981

Housing and Meal

Rider University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Rider University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,590	$11,020	N/A	99	2,409
2021	$5,480	$10,020	N/A	99	2,409
2020	$5,370	$10,020	N/A	99	2,716
2019	$5,260	$10,020	N/A	99	2,716
2018	$5,220	$9,640	N/A	99	2,716
2017	$5,120	$9,270	N/A	0	2,716
2016	$4,860	$8,910	N/A	99	2,716

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rider University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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