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Why Choose Rider
Your future is wide open.
What will you discover at Rider University? Endless possibilities. Here, you’ll find your academic path, meet lifelong friends, secure stellar professional opportunities and experience things you never thought possible while preparing for what’s ahead.
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Achieving excellence
Through robust academic programs, career coaching, personal support and hands-on experiences, we give you the freedom to pursue your passions and the support you need to reach your highest goals. Let us empower you to reach your full potential.
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By the numbers
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and The Princeton Review's Best Colleges list.
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9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
100+
majors, minors and programs to choose from
5
fifth-year graduate options make it easy to get your master's
900+
alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders
21
Division I athletics teams for men and women
62K+
grads in our alumni network
Support to navigate your journey
Experiential learning
Experiential learning is at the heart of a Rider education. Through internships, research, student teaching, performances, and capstone projects tied to your major, you’ll gain real-world experience that builds your skills, confidence, and direction.
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Student support services
Rider Broncs never ride alone. From the moment you arrive on campus, we’re here for you with free tutoring, career coaching and individualized support services to make you feel comfortable and confident while at Rider and beyond.
Learn more
Rider Ramp Up
The Rider Ramp Up program offers a unique and enriching blend of academic support and social engagement tailored to support and empower students with diverse socio-emotional needs.
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Strategic Initiatives
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Community Engagement + Belonging
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Inclusive Excellence
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Sustainability Commitment
Rider's commitment to sustainability is part of the fabric of the University. We continually strive to remain an environmental leader in higher education.
Sustainability at Rider
An experience like no other
There’s no limit to your experiences at Rider. Our campus is home to endless activities, traditions and diverse clubs and organizations that offer something for everyone.
Athletics
Campus events and traditions
Arts and culture
Study abroad
Join the herd
After graduation, you'll become part of Rider's network of over 62,000 alumni - you’ll never feel like you are going it alone.
Learn More
Historic Rider
Mission and Vision
Virtual Tour
Skip to Main Content
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Why Choose Rider
Your future is wide open.
What will you discover at Rider University? Endless possibilities. Here, you’ll find your academic path, meet lifelong friends, secure stellar professional opportunities and experience things you never thought possible while preparing for what’s ahead.
Request Information
Achieving excellence
Through robust academic programs, career coaching, personal support and hands-on experiences, we give you the freedom to pursue your passions and the support you need to reach your highest goals. Let us empower you to reach your full potential.
Explore academic programs
By the numbers
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and The Princeton Review's Best Colleges list.
More Facts & Figures
9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
100+
majors, minors and programs to choose from
5
fifth-year graduate options make it easy to get your master's
900+
alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders
21
Division I athletics teams for men and women
62K+
grads in our alumni network
Support to navigate your journey
Experiential learning
Experiential learning is at the heart of a Rider education. Through internships, research, student teaching, performances, and capstone projects tied to your major, you’ll gain real-world experience that builds your skills, confidence, and direction.
Learn more
Student support services
Rider Broncs never ride alone. From the moment you arrive on campus, we’re here for you with free tutoring, career coaching and individualized support services to make you feel comfortable and confident while at Rider and beyond.
Learn more
Rider Ramp Up
The Rider Ramp Up program offers a unique and enriching blend of academic support and social engagement tailored to support and empower students with diverse socio-emotional needs.
Learn more
Strategic Initiatives
Image
Community Engagement + Belonging
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Inclusive Excellence
Image
Sustainability Commitment
Rider's commitment to sustainability is part of the fabric of the University. We continually strive to remain an environmental leader in higher education.
Sustainability at Rider
An experience like no other
There’s no limit to your experiences at Rider. Our campus is home to endless activities, traditions and diverse clubs and organizations that offer something for everyone.
Athletics
Campus events and traditions
Arts and culture
Study abroad
Join the herd
After graduation, you'll become part of Rider's network of over 62,000 alumni - you’ll never feel like you are going it alone.
Learn More
Historic Rider
Mission and Vision
Virtual Tour