Rider named one of the ‘best colleges’ by The Princeton Review for 2027

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Rider University was named one of the nation's best undergraduate institutions by The Princeton Review. Listed in the company’s college guide, The Best 392 Colleges, Rider stands among just 14% of America’s four-year colleges selected for inclusion.

The University was also recognized as a Best Northeast College and ranked No. 21 on the national list for Best College Radio Station.

"We are always proud to see Rider recognized for its academic excellence," says Dr. Kelly Bidle, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. "At Rider, we are committed to ensuring our students are ready to thrive in their careers after graduation. With classes that offer unique learning opportunities that go beyond textbooks and lectures, our faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing them for the future."

The Princeton Review selects institutions for the rankings based upon surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings. The company also surveyed attending students about dozens of topics, ranging from academics to student life, to capture their genuine experience.

Students surveyed praised Rider’s welcoming community of hardworking and determined people. With classes that offer unique, experiential learning opportunities and engaging faculty that foster a safe learning environment for students, Rider is committed to ensuring that graduates thrive in their chosen fields.

"The colleges we profile in The Best 392 Colleges vary by type, size, locale and campus culture. In our opinion, each one offers an academically outstanding undergraduate education," said Rob Franek, editor-in-chief at The Princeton Review. "They are truly a select group: they comprise only about 14% of America's nearly 2,800 four-year colleges."