by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Rider University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Rider University were $41,120 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,420; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 |
| Total | $41,120 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Rider University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Rider University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Rider University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Rider University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Rider University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,000 |
| One Year Ago | $37,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,700 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Rider has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition rose 5.3%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $43,301 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.08%, which puts the figure next year near $42,799.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,799 |
| In 2 Years | $44,546 |
| In 3 Years | $46,365 |
| In 4 Years | $48,258 |
| In 5 Years | $50,228 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $181,968.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Rider University, go to the Rider University Financial Aid page.
