About Rider

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.

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

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

100%

of four-year Rider students complete at least two high-impact Engaged Learning experiences prior to graduation

#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

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

Join the Rider Team

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.

Human Resources

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

Aerial view of Norm Brodsky College of Business

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are a community of diverse perspectives. 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

A variety of students' hands on the Rider Rock

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