ROTC at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Rider University students join Army ROTC at Princeton University.
Cross-town & partner options
Rider University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Princeton University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Rider University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $41,120 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,120 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Rider University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Rider University has 3,106 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Rider University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA caution
- School has an accreditation issue
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Rider University: FAQ
Does Rider University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Rider University students join Army ROTC at Princeton University.
Which ROTC branches can Rider University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Princeton University, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Rider University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Rider University and train with the unit at Princeton University.
School links and location
These links belong to Rider University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
rider.edu
- Admissions
rider.edu
- Apply
rider.edu
- Financial aid
rider.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
IPEDS UNITID: 186283
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