Rider is Test-Optional
SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission and most scholarships at Rider.
Our studies have shown that the strongest predictor of freshman success at Rider is the student's performance in college-preparatory, academic coursework. It's our belief that no one test should be a defining factor in your admission to Rider or your scholarship award - rather, standardized tests simply offer a snapshot of your talents as a student.
Therefore, we've joined hundreds of other respected colleges and universities nationwide in adopting this test-optional policy.
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