School profile
Rider University Lacrosse
Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The school admits 79 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,100 to 1,320, and enrolls 3,106 undergraduates.
Location
Lawrenceville, NJ
Admit rate
79%
SAT range
1,100-1,320
Undergraduates
3,106
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
How Rider University compares
With a 79 percent admit rate, Rider University is more selective than 38 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,100 and 1,320 on the SAT, or 27 to 31 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 3,106 undergraduates, it is the 12th largest of the 19 lacrosse schools in New Jersey with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Rider University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Canisius College72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Canisius University72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Fairfield University33% admit · SAT 1,260-1,390
- Iona University87% admit · SAT 1,110-1,300
- Manhattan College79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Manhattan University79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Marist College57% admit · SAT 1,190-1,340
- Mount St. Mary's University74% admit · SAT 1,046-1,280
Common questions
Does Rider University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Rider University fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Rider University?
Rider University admits 79 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 38 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,100 to 1,320. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Rider University?
Rider University enrolls 3,106 undergraduates, the 12th largest among the 19 lacrosse schools in New Jersey with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.