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.

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Joshabel De La Cruz '09

Global Studies and French, B.A.

"My study abroad experiences opened my mind and broadened my horizons."

Matt Cardia

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Matt Cardia '09

Finance, B.S.B.A

The solid foundation of my overall education at Rider allowed me to excel early in my career.

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Michael Dill '09

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

"Rider is in our family’s DNA."

Patty Wittenburg

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Patty Wittenburg '09

Communication Studies, B.A.

Every student has the chance to shine at Rider. I wrote my own scripts, produced my own show and was an on-air host as a student.

Rick Sando

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Rick Sando '09

Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S.

I was attracted by the opportunity to do independent research and lab work as an undergraduate. That's pretty unique.

Susie Campbell

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Susie Campbell '09

Global Studies, Political Science, and French, B.A.

By the time I graduated, I had a better of idea of where I wanted to go, what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be.

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Erin Ludwig '08

Art Administration, B.A.

"The small class sizes and the atmosphere in the Fine Arts department were perfect for me and I knew it from my first visit."

Nicholas Ballasy

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Nicholas Ballasy '08

Communications and Political Science, B.A.

At Rider, you don’t have to wait. Opportunities are available to everyone. It just depends on individual drive, individual goals and just how serious you are.

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Russell Fischer '08

Music Theatre, B.F.A.

At Rider, I was constantly reminded of how joyful and gratifying the creative process is.