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Rider University Score Requirements
Rider University has an average SAT score of 1209, with a 25th percentile at 1100 and a 75th percentile at 1310, and only 18% of students submitted SAT scores. The average ACT score is 26, ranging from a 25th percentile of 22 to a 75th percentile of 29, with just 2% of applicants submitting ACT scores. International students should note that a minimum TOEFL score of 79 and a minimum Duolingo score of 105 are required. The average unweighted GPA is 3.49, while the average IB score is 34, with a range of 31 to 37. Additionally, IELTS scores average at 6.5, with a minimum cutoff of 6.5.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Rider University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.49 for undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the weighted GPA figures, including the 25th and 75th percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1100-1310
Average: 1209
Submitting SAT: 18%
Math: 540-650
Reading: 560-660
Rider University reports an average SAT score of 1209 for incoming students, with a 25th percentile score of 1100 and a 75th percentile score of 1310. The SAT Math scores are between 540 at the 25th percentile and 650 at the 75th percentile, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 560 at the 25th percentile to 660 at the 75th percentile. Notably, 18% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
22-29
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: 18-28
English: 23-32
Reading: -
Science: -
Rider University has an average ACT score of 26, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 29. The math component shows a 25th percentile of 18 and a 75th percentile of 28, while the English component has a 25th percentile of 23 and a 75th percentile of 32. Notably, the university reports that only 2% of students submit ACT scores. Data for the reading and science components are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Rider University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score of 79. The score range for the 25th and 75th percentiles is also 79, indicating a consistent expectation among admitted students. Data on the individual components of the TOEFL test—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Rider University allows superscoring, which means they consider the highest scores from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates to create a combined highest score. This practice can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their overall score.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Rider University is test optional and allows self reporting of standardized test scores. This means students can choose whether to submit their SAT or ACT scores during the admissions process, and if they do submit scores, they have the option to report them themselves rather than requiring official testing agency submissions. Currently, 18% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 2% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage of 20% indicates that some students may be submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-37
Average: 34
Rider University has an average IB score of 34, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 37. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Business and Management, and Economics, while standard-level subjects include English B, Psychology, and Biology.
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