Rider Means Results

Where your potential becomes a plan

At Rider University, we deliver more than a degree. We offer transformative experiences that shape who you are and where you’re headed. Through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and strong corporate partnerships, our students gain the skills, confidence, and direction to succeed.

Career Preparation That Changes Lives

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Rider students follow a personalized path that combines academic excellence, Engaged Learning experiences and dedicated career support. According to our latest First Destination Report, 90% of bachelor’s degree recipients were employed, pursuing graduate studies, volunteering, or serving in the military within one year of graduation. That’s 9 out of 10 students, transformed by a Rider education and already making their mark.

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Where Our Graduates Go

The impact of a Rider education is visible in the paths our graduates take, across industries and around the world. Here are just a few of their recent destinations.

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In the News

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Rider alumnus rescues nearly 200 people in Texas flood

Scott Ruskan ’21 lauded as ‘American hero’ for first official rescue mission

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Rider alumni honored among NJ’s top educator graduates

Sophia Caparas '25 and Emilie Beals '25 received this year’s Distinguished Clinical Intern Award

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Alumni Stories

Our alumni network is full of bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and changemakers — all transformed by their time at Rider.

Marlon Fiacco

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Marlon Fiacco '15

Finance, B.S.B.A

"I was looking for a good business school and I found it at Rider. They gave me a great education with all the knowledge and tools I need to do well in business and finance."

Muhammed Sarwar

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Muhammad Y. Sarwar '15

Geosciences, B.S.

"Working in the field and in the lab made my learning relevant. It helped guide my career path and shaped my goals."

Queen Jones

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Queen Ross '15 '16

Accounting, B.S.B.A, Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

"I realized Rider was a place where I could make something of myself. All I had to do was apply myself."

Alex Simon

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Alex Simon '14

Economics and International Business, B.S.B.A, Global Studies, B.A.

"I took advantage of every opportunity Rider had to offer."

Carolina Sanchez

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Carolina Sanchez '14

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

"Rider molded me into everything I am! My professors pushed me when I needed to be pushed. They set me up for success."

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Dylan Miller '14

Accounting and Information Systems, B.S.B.A

"I knew Rider had a good business and accounting program. When I found out both were AACSB accredited — that put me over the top. I knew Rider would prepare me to make an impact after college."

Jad Nasrini

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Jad Nasrini '14

Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S. and Psychology, B.A

My early hands-on experience at Rider was transformative. I worked with actual scientists doing actual science. It's one thing to be in a classroom being taught science. It's another to see how it works.

Katie Zeck

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Katie Zeck '14

Elementary Education and Journalism, B.A.

"At Rider, we learn to teach by doing through field placements and internships. It was the best preparation. When I was hired as a full-time teacher, I knew what to do because I’d already done it."

Rider alumnus Walter Saravia ’14 at HomeFront office

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Walter Saravia '14

English, B.A., Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minor)

"Without the community service work I did at Rider, I never would have worked at HomeFront and learned what this field is all about."