by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Rider degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Rider measures up.
Rider is ranked #2,346 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #47 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Rider offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | #8 of 15 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #8 of 15 |
| Human Resources | #11 of 15 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | #11 of 15 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #22 of 40 |
| Sports Communication | #22 of 40 |
| Music History | #30 of 49 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | #35 of 50 |
| Computer Software & Applications | #36 of 69 |
| Information Systems | #38 of 55 |
Read the full Rider value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Rider University is ranked #12 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #47 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Rider financial aid page to be sure.
Rider University is ranked #2,346 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Rider University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rider costs about $26,032. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $104,129 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,800 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,792 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,032 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $104,129 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Rider net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Rider costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rider degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $223,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,129 | #2,346 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $99,168 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $223,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,129 | #47 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $99,168 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rider shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,331 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,245 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,356 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,544 |
| Over $110K | $31,746 |
About 96% of Rider undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,300 per year. Get more details on the Rider financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Rider net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.