First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rider.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 57 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 |
| Accounting | 44 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
| Finance | 32 |
| Voice and Opera | 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 28 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 27 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 22 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 16 |
| Graphic Design | 16 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 15 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 11 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 10 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 10 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Acting | 7 |
| Sports Communication | 7 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | 6 |
| History | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 4 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Biopsychology | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Radio and Television | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 2 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 2 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Trenton-Princeton, NJ
392,138 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Trenton Mercer (TTN)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20
Elevation
88 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
26.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
24 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,200 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- The College of New Jersey2 mi
- Thomas Edison State University4 mi
- Princeton University6 mi
- Cairn University-Langhorne12 mi
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church20 mi
- Holy Family University20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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