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πŸ’° Rider University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$28,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$28,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$4,700 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.7 GPA

Rider University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$28,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.7 GPA. Against tuition of $39,700, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,700 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rider University

Tuition & fees
$39,700
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Largest annual award
$28,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,700/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $17,230), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Rider University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rider University β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Accounting Scholarship & 4+1 Graduate Tuition Discount Program
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
An annual scholarship for first-year accounting majors that includes a fifth-year graduate tuition discount.
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Merit-based scholarships
Award
$15,000-$28,000/yr in-state
$15,000-$28,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Annual merit-based scholarships awarded to incoming first-year students based on academic performance.
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Other scholarships at Rider University (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Community Scholars/Bonner Leaders
$4,700 total
A service-based scholarship program providing education awards based on community service hours.
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Foreign Language Scholarships for Incoming First-Year Majors
$2,000/yr
Annual scholarships for incoming freshmen who declare a foreign language major in French or Spanish.
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Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council (GBLC) Mentoring Program
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship and mentoring program designed to empower Rider students.
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Pre-College Completion Award
$2,000/yr
An annual award for freshman applicants who completed a Rider-sponsored pre-college summer program.
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Teacher Education Scholarship
$2,000-$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship for incoming first-year or transfer education majors.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Rider University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Rider University scholarships

How much merit aid does Rider University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$28,000/yr. Rider University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Rider University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.7 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Rider University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$28,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rider University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 71% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Rider University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Rider University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Rider University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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