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About Rider University
Here, your goals are within reach.
With undergraduate programs in the arts, business, education, liberal arts and sciences, we provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests while discovering their focus through hands-on Engaged Learning experiences. In the classroom and beyond, we’ll help you create a future that feels true to you.
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By the numbers
What distinguishes Rider from other universities is the sum of the many experiences we offer you – in and out of the classroom – from your first day on campus to graduation and beyond.
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and The Princeton Review's Best Colleges list.
Why Choose Rider
1865
founded as Trenton Business College; Merged with Westminster Choir College in 1992
13:1
student-to-faculty ratio
#11
Best Value - Regional Universities North (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
21
NCAA Division I sports teams for men and women
Our people, places and things
Leadership
Rider’s leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president and the Board of Trustees.
Get to Know Us
University Partnerships
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.
Partner with Us
Human Resources
Working at Rider is more than just a job. Our Human Resources Office is here to help you join our tight-knit family, and have a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
Join the Rider Team
Offices and Services
If there’s something you need, we have an office or resource for it. From Athletics to Dining Services to Student Affairs, see all the ways we’re here to help you succeed.
Browse Directory
Community and Belonging
Discover our commitment and ongoing efforts to ensure that we are an inclusive learning environment that embraces and enables all to achieve success.
Learn More
Virtual tour
Discover all that Rider University has to offer and what it means to be a Bronc. See our vibrant campus from anywhere by taking a 360 immersive tour or exploring our interactive map.
Explore Campus
More about us
Contact Us
Commencement
Consumer Information
Upcoming Events
News@Rider
Campus Directory
Skip to Main Content
Skip to Footer
About Rider University
Here, your goals are within reach.
With undergraduate programs in the arts, business, education, liberal arts and sciences, we provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests while discovering their focus through hands-on Engaged Learning experiences. In the classroom and beyond, we’ll help you create a future that feels true to you.
Image
Image
Image
By the numbers
What distinguishes Rider from other universities is the sum of the many experiences we offer you – in and out of the classroom – from your first day on campus to graduation and beyond.
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and The Princeton Review's Best Colleges list.
Why Choose Rider
1865
founded as Trenton Business College; Merged with Westminster Choir College in 1992
13:1
student-to-faculty ratio
#11
Best Value - Regional Universities North (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
21
NCAA Division I sports teams for men and women
Our people, places and things
Leadership
Rider’s leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president and the Board of Trustees.
Get to Know Us
University Partnerships
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.
Partner with Us
Human Resources
Working at Rider is more than just a job. Our Human Resources Office is here to help you join our tight-knit family, and have a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
Join the Rider Team
Offices and Services
If there’s something you need, we have an office or resource for it. From Athletics to Dining Services to Student Affairs, see all the ways we’re here to help you succeed.
Browse Directory
Community and Belonging
Discover our commitment and ongoing efforts to ensure that we are an inclusive learning environment that embraces and enables all to achieve success.
Learn More
Virtual tour
Discover all that Rider University has to offer and what it means to be a Bronc. See our vibrant campus from anywhere by taking a 360 immersive tour or exploring our interactive map.
Explore Campus
More about us
Contact Us
Commencement
Consumer Information
Upcoming Events
News@Rider
Campus Directory