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The University

Founded in 1865, Rider University is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian institution accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Riders business programs are accredited by AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and its education programs are recognized by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Rider has campuses in Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey.

Rider comprises four academic schools and colleges: the College of Business Administration; the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences; the College of Continuing Studies; and Westminster College of the Arts.

Ninety-six percent of Riders faculty members hold a doctorate or other appropriate advanced degree. Primarily a teaching institution, Rider University selects instructors who are committed to imparting the knowledge and skills of a particular discipline. Full professors teach at all levels. There are no teaching assistants in the classrooms or laboratories.

Rider Universitys Lawrenceville campus is home to academic, recreational, and housing facilities. A state-of-the-art recreational facility opened in 2005 and features an indoor track, basketball courts, and exercise equipment. Approximately 65 percent of the 4,700 undergraduates live in University residence halls or in fraternities or sororities on the campus.

Rider participates in NCAA Division I in all of its intercollegiate sports. Womens sports are basketball, cross-country, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Mens sports are baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and wrestling.

Preparation for career success goes beyond the classroom at Rider. The Office of Career Services enables students and alumni to increase career awareness through assessment, research, experiential learning, and the development of job-search competencies, resulting in informed decision making. Career Services encourages the ongoing documentation of acquired skills, experiences, achievements, and leadership development and is committed to building partnerships with students, alumni, faculty members, administrators, and employers.

Location

Rider University is located in New Jersey, with suburban campuses in Lawrenceville and Princeton. It is approximately 35 miles northeast of Philadelphia and 65 miles southwest of New York City. The location combines the advantages of accessibility to the cultural and recreational facilities of major urban areas and to the peaceful surroundings of a suburban community.

Westminster Choir College, a subsidiary of Westminster College of the Arts, is ideally located in picturesque Princeton, within walking distance of Princetons Palmer Square, and is an outstanding atmosphere for living, performing, and learning.

All students have full access to the academic and recreational services available on both campuses.

Majors and Degrees

The College of Business Administration awards the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree in accounting, actuarial science, advertising, business administration, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurial studies, finance, human resource management, international business, management and leadership, and marketing.

The College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences (CLAES) awards the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in elementary education and secondary education and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in business education.

The CLAES also awards the B.A. degree in American studies, communications, economics, English, French, German, global and multinational studies, history, journalism, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, Russian, sociology, and Spanish. It offers the B.S. degree in biochemistry, biology, biopsychology, chemistry, environmental sciences, geosciences, integrated sciences, and marine sciences.

The Westminster College of the Arts is composed of two divisions: Westminster Choir College and the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Westminster Choir College, located on the Princeton campus, awards the Bachelor of Music degrees in sacred music, music education, theory/composition, voice, piano, and organ.

Located on Riders Lawrenceville campus, the School of Fine and Performing Arts currently offers a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with tracks in dance, music, theater, and art. Beginning in the 200809 academic year, the School will offer a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Music in Music Theater. A Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration is also being planned for fall 2008. New students accepted into these programs will live and study on the Lawrenceville campus.

Riders postbaccalaureate premedical studies program is geared toward career changers who have not taken the undergraduate course prerequisites for admission to medical, dental, and veterinary schools.

Academic Programs

Rider University operates on the semester system. Each college requires a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit for graduation; the last 30 semester hours of credit must be earned at Rider University. The College of Business Administration requires that a student earn at least 45 semester hours, including the last 30, at Rider University.

The Baccalaureate Honors Program is available to students in all programs. To be considered for the program, incoming freshmen must be in the top 10 percent of their high school class, have a minimum combined SAT score (for critical reading and math only) of 1230, and a minimum 3.3 high school grade point average.

Rider University recognizes the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and offers credit and placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on most AP tests. Credit is awarded for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, provided that the minimum required score is obtained. The minimum score varies according to the specific area covered by the examination.

Off-Campus Programs

Rider University offers semester-long and academic-year programs at a variety of international sites through an extensive study-abroad program. Sites include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.

Academic Facilities

The Franklin F. Moore Library contains 409,414 volumes and 66,823 microforms, among many other resources. The library is automated and has a computerized catalog and circulation system. To complement its on-campus holdings, the library offers 117 online database searches of holdings of other libraries. The Talbott Library/Learning Center on the Princeton campus houses 73,666 books, scores, periodicals, and microforms; an electronic piano is provided for in-house score study. The media collection includes more than 30,000 recordings and videos, with facilities for student playback. The library supports the music education curriculum with over 1,000 school-music textbooks, recordings, charts, and other resource materials. The Performance Collection contains approximately 5,300 titles in multiple copies for student study, class assignments, student teaching, and church choirs; a single-copy reference file of approximately 80,000 supplements this collection. Special collections include the Erik Routley Collections of Books and Hymnals, D. DeWitt Wasson Reference Collection of Organ Music, and the Organ Historical Societys American Organ Archives.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is to ensure a pervasive, state-of-the-art, and well-utilized environment for the University. OIT is responsible for all university technology services including but not limited to computing, voice network, cable television, electronic classrooms, and instructional technology. There are two general access computer labs and computer kiosks for Internet access. Teaching computer labs are located on both campuses.

Other academic facilities include well-equipped laboratories for biochemistry, biology, biopsychology, chemistry, communications, environmental sciences, geology, physics, and psychology and performance facilities.

Costs

The total annual tuition charge for new students who began their studies in 200708 was $25,650, plus applicable mandatory fees. Room (standard double room) and board charges totaled $9780 for the academic year.

Financial Aid

Rider University offers merit-based scholarships for qualified applicants. These scholarships are for up to full tuition and are renewable for up to four years of study if the student maintains the minimum grade point average specified by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships range from $5000 to $15,000 annually.

Other financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. Students and their parents are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March1 to be considered for financial assistance administered by Rider University. Students are eligible for consideration for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study Program awards, Federal Perkins Loans, New Jersey Tuition Aid Grants, New Jersey Distinguished Scholar Scholarships, Rider University grants, Trustee Scholarships, Alumni Scholarships, and other forms of institutional aid.

Faculty

There are 277 full-time and 301 part-time faculty members, 96 percent of whom hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their field. The same faculty members teach both graduate and undergraduate courses; graduate assistants do not teach classes at Rider University. The student-faculty ratio is approximately 13:1. Faculty members serve on student affairs committees and as faculty advisers to all student organizations.

Student Government

The active Student Government Association (SGA) sponsors concerts, lectures, plays, and other events. All social rules and regulations are made, enforced, and adjudicated by students. Each class, each residence hall, and many other student organizations are represented in the Student Government Association.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to Rider University are expected to have completed a minimum of 16 acceptable college-preparatory units of study by the end of their senior year in high school. These 16 units must include 4 in English and 3 in mathematics, including algebra I, algebra II, and geometry. The other 9 units should be selected from traditional academic areas, including history, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, and literature. Business or vocational courses completed in high school are not considered college-preparatory units. Students are required to submit official SAT or ACT results, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation in support of their application. Most successful applicants rank in the upper half of their high school senior class.

Rider University seeks a diverse student body and encourages applications from students from varied ethnic, economic, and geographic backgrounds. Campus interviews are strongly recommended but not required for most candidates.

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