Lifting Barriers
For new first-year and transfer students entering in Fall 2021, Rider University recently announced a series of new measures intended to strengthen the overall value of a Rider education, including a 22% reduction of annual undergraduate tuition, as well as robust support for career preparation and academic success. Please see our Lifting Barriers website for information about our exciting initiative.
2021-2022 Academic Year
Total expenses for an undergraduate education at Rider includes tuition, room and board (view Housing and Dining Rates), books, and miscellaneous fees or expenses.
Tuition
| Credits | Cost |
|---|---|
| 12 to 18 credits (Full-time students entering in the 2021-22 academic year) |
$17,500 per semester |
| 12 to 18 credits (Full-time students entering prior to the 2021-22 academic year) |
$23,135 per semester |
| Each credit above 18 | $650 per credit |
| 1 – 11 credits | $1,300 per credit |
The comprehensive full-time tuition may not include audit and noncredit courses.
Student Expenses
| Expense | Per Course | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| General Student Fee (Full-time students entering in the 2021-22 academic year) |
$600 | |
| Student Activities Fee (Full-time students entering prior to the 2021-22 academic year) |
$145 | |
| Technology Fees (Full-time students entering prior to the 2021-22 academic year) |
$280 per semester | |
| Technology Fee (Part-time students) |
$60 | |
| Distance Learning Course Fee | $35 | |
| Audit | $180 | |
| Student Teaching Fees | $250 per semester (only when student teaching) $300 edTPA fee (only when student teaching) |
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| Applied Music | ||
| Westminster Choir College – Applied Music 1 Hour Sessions |
$2,090 per semester (Part-Time) $1,500 – Elective per semester (Full-Time) |
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| Westminster Choir College – Applied Music 30 Minute Sessions |
$1,050 per semester (Part-Time) $740 – Elective per semester (Full-Time) |
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For students whose major requires applied music lessons, the cost of the primary lessons is included in the full-time tuition rate until the requirement is met. If the student chooses 1) additional lessons beyond the requirement, 2) hour-long lessons when half-hour lessons are required, or 3) enrolls in applied music on an additional instrument, the student will be charged the appropriate elective fee. Part-time students are charged the appropriate Applied Music fee for their lesson. There are no other per-credit fees associated with the Applied Music lesson for part-time students. |
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| New Student Program Fee (One-time fee) | ||
| New Fall semester freshmen (excluding international students) |
$275 | |
| New Fall semester transfer students (excluding international students) |
$225 | |
| New Spring semester freshmen and transfer students (excluding international students |
$75 | |
| New international students (Fall and Spring) (excluding ELI students) |
$275 | |
Other Expenses
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accompanist Fee* (per semester) | $550 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Chapel Choir Robe (WCC Freshmen) | $120 |
| Dishonored Check Fee - First Time | $30 |
| Dishonored Check Fee - Subsequent Times | $50 |
| Enrollment Clearance Fee | $50 |
| Enrollment Reinstatement | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $85 |
| ID Card Replacement - Frist Time | $30 |
| ID Card Replacement - Subsequent Times | $60 |
| Late Payment Plan Fee | $25 |
| Late Tuition Payment (all FT undergraduates) |
$250 |
| Late Tuition Payment (all PT undergraduates) |
$50 |
| Monthly Payment Plan Fee | $75 |
| Parking Fee for Freshman Residents (One-time fee for new Fall freshmen residents with registered vehicle) |
$300 |
| Parking Fee for Freshman Residents (One-time fee for new Spring freshmen residents with registered vehicle) |
$150 |
| Readmission (non-refundable; after 2 years of non-enrollment) | $50 |
| Student Medical Insurance** | TBA |
| Voice Coaching Fee | $600 (1 credit) $1,200 (2 credits) |
*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 $550 per semester. The semester fee is not refundable in 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 609-896-5020.
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.