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.

John Gratton

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John Gratton '11

The music industry is changing so rapidly – and I know I’ll need to grow and adapt. Rider gave me the confidence to succeed.

Kristen Cohen

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Kristin Cohen '11

Executive MBA Program

"I gained a valuable perspective about what drives various stakeholders ... This enabled me to be more effective at leading teams and influencing change within my organization."

Lauren Musumeci

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Lauren Musumeci '11

Chemistry, B.S.

It’s uncommon for all undergraduates to do independent research at larger universities. You learn a lot outside of the classroom which definitely translates into my master’s work and going into the work force.

Michael Holmstrom

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Michael Holmstrom '11

Global Supply Chain Management, B.S.B.A.

"I was able to apply the business skills I learned at Rider to real-world supply chain situations."

Michael Zilly

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Michael Zilly '11

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

"Rider provides great opportunities for its students."

Nicole Halpin

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Nicole Halpin '11

Business Education, Pursuing her Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

"I’m exactly where I want to be."

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Norma Lamo '11

Management & Leadership and International Business, B.S.B.A., Minor in Health Administration and Science for Business (Minors)

"(As a participant in the Fulbright U.S. Student program in Malaysia) I gained a cultural intelligence that I could not have gained elsewhere, and also developed as a leader."

Rachael Parkins

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Rachael Parkins '11

Psychology, B.A.

"My foot in the door was Rider University."

Rance Robeson

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Rance Robeson '11

"One minute The New York Times can be calling you for a quote; the next minute you might be taking a call from a senator. Rider helped prepare me for this role."