Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Fees for the 2012-2013 Academic Year
Total expenses for an undergraduate education at Rider includes tuition, room and board (housing and a meal plan), books, and miscellaneous fees or expenses.

Tuition

 Credits  Cost
12 to 18 credits 
(full-time student)		 $32,820 annually
Each credit above 18 $530 per credit
1 – 11 credits $950 per credit
The comprehensive tuition fee may not include audit and noncredit courses.

Housing

 Housing Options – Lawrenceville*  Semester
Double $3,885
Double with Air Conditioning $4,240
Double as Single $5,010
Lincoln Suite $4,585
Lincoln Double as Single $5,230
Greek $4,385
Greek Double as Single $5,010
Greek Double with Air Conditioning $4,505
New Facility: A1 (2 Double bedroom suite w/o living room $4,585
New Facility: A2 (2 Double bedroom suite with living room $4,780
West Village Premium Double $4,780
New Facility and West Village: B (4 single bedroom apartment) $5,360
New Facility: E (RA single suite) $3,885
New Facility: F (4 bedroom suites - pods) $5,030
New Facility: G (1 double bedroom suite) $5,030
New Facility: I (double bedroom apartment) $5,030
New Facility: J (3 bedroom suites) $5,030
West Village Single Suites $5,030
 Housing Fees
Advance Room Deposits
(spring only for fall term)		 $200
Security Deposit
(one time fee)		 $100
 Housing Options – Princeton*
Double
$3,885
Double as Single
 $5,010
* A $170 Resident Technology Fee is included in the room rate. This amount funds technology expenditures for voice, video and data services in residence rooms.

For more information on Housing at Rider University, visit the Housing Web site at www.rider.edu/housing

 

Meal Plans – Both Campuses

 Meal Plan  Semester
Fall or Spring - 14 Meal Plan $2,285
Fall or Spring Carte Blanche $2,285
Fall or Spring Carte Blanche plus meals $2,365
For information on meal plan details visit Rider University Dining Services at: http://rider.campusdish.com/

 

Student Expenses

 Expense  Per Course
  Per Semester
Student Activities Fee
(Mandatory for all full-time students)		   $125
Technology Fees $35 per course for part-time students $175 per semester for full-time students
CBA Student Laptop Fee
(Students entering Rider between Fall 2005 and Spring 2008)		   $50
Distance Learning Course Fee
 $35  
Audit $180  
Westminster Choir College – Applied Music
1 Hour Sessions		   $2,000 per semester
$1,440 – Elective per semester
Westminster Choir College – Applied Music
30 Minute Sessions		   $1,000 per semester
$710 – Elective per semester
Student Teaching Fees   $245

New Student Orientation Fee

 (One time fee)
    Lawrenceville campus freshman
    Fall semester		   $275
    Lawrenceville campus transfer
    Fall semester		   $225
    Princeton campus undergraduate
    Fall semester		   $275
    Both campuses
    Spring semester		   $75
    International Student Orientation
  		   $275

 

Misc. Expenses

 Expense  Cost
Application Fee $50
Freshman Resident Student Parking Fee
(LAW campus only)		 $300 for the freshman year
International Student Processing Fee
(Princeton only)		 $50
Accompanist Fee*
(Princeton - per sememster)		 $480
Readmission
(non-refundable; after 2 years of non-enrollment)		 $30
Enrollment Clearance Fee $50
Enrollment Reinstatement $100
Medical Insurance Plan**
(academic year)		 TBA
TBA - (International Students)
ID Card Replacement - First Time $30
ID Card Replacement - Subsequent Times
 $60
Late Tuition Payment
(all FT undergraduates)
 $250
Late Tuition Payment
(all PT undergraduates)		 $50
Deferred Payment Plan $25
Deferred Payment Plan – Late Payment Fee $25
Dishonored Check Fee - First Time $30
Dishonored Check Fee - Subsequent Times $50
*Voice primary students should expect, in most cases, to hire accompanists. They may choose to hire a college-approved accompanist at a standard fee of $480 per semester. The semester fee is not refundable any any part if a student discontinues voice study or decides to seek out another accompanist.

**Medical plans are marketed in spring, rates for the current year will be determined based on the plan marketing.
The fees and charges set forth herein are subject to adjustment at any time. Questions regarding rates and fees should be directed to the Bursar's Office at 609-896-5000 x7273.

Eligibility for scholarships, loans, and housing may be jeopardized if a student registers for a part-time load.

Students receiving financial aid from federal government programs or agencies (for example the Veterans Administration, the Civil Service Commission or State Scholarship Commissions) must pursue a full-time course of study of 12 credits or more to meet the eligibility requirements for continued assistance. Most state programs have the same requirement.