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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Community spirit drives new owner of a local favorite business

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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.

Julie McCarthy

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Julie McCarthy '13

Marine Sciences, B.S.

Explore doing research with your professors, like I did: it opens up so many doors!

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Laura Albright '13, '15

Finance, B.S.B.A, Ethics (Minor), Master of Business Administration (MBA)

"Rider gave me opportunities and I took advantage of them. I used them to develop professionally and personally."

Chelsea Bradshawn

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Chelsea Bradshaw '12

Elementary Education and Psychology, B.A.

"There are so many opportunities to gain hands-on experience. That’s what makes Rider stand out."

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Mary O’Hara '12

Advertising, Web Design & Multimedia (Minor)

"The more involved I became at Rider, the more I loved it and thrived."

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Puneet Joshi '12

Accounting and Finance, B.S.B.A.

"Rider provided leadership opportunities and internships that allowed me to develop professionally."

Allie Ward

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Allie Ward '11

Journalism, B.A.

I went there with a healthy, active interest in journalism but Rider ignited my passion and determination to pursue a career in the field.

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Andrew Toskovich '11

Accounting, B.S.B.A

Rider’s world class business school and the dual accreditation for the accounting program offered me the courses that I knew would benefit me most for the long term.

Anthony Baron

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Anthony Baron '11

Piano and Voice Performance, B.M.

"I was fortunate to work with truly renowned orchestras, conductors and singers, and perform in leading venues like Carnegie Hall."

Gina Grosso

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Gina Grosso '11

Communication and Radio & Television, B.A.

"I never thought I’d be this far into my career two years out of college."