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

Patrick Jones ’18 takes over Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs in Lawrence

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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.

Anthony Bailey

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Anthony Bailey '20

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology with a minor in Homeland Security

"My Rider professors encouraged me to reach higher for my goals."

Alexis Hasbrouck

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Alexis Hasbrouck '20

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre

“My professors were able to bring out my confidence by having confidence in me.”

Chahana Das

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Chahana Das '22

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Global Supply Chain Management and Business Data Analytics

“Rider’s resources helped me to get a lot of opportunities and impacted my growth.”

Sarah Siock

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Sarah Siock '22

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

“At Rider, I was able to immerse myself into my major and be an involved student. Those experiences helped me believe in myself and recognize what I can accomplish.”

Nicole Arias

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Nicole Arias '21

Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership

“Rider had everything I wanted in a master's program. The online portion allowed me to continue to work full-time and have flexibility.”

Courtney James '22

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Courtney James '22

Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education and English

“The classes I took early on in my time at Rider helped me to determine the kind of educator I wanted to be.”

Fikret Kahya ‘18, ‘22

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Fikret Kahya '18, '22

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Finance, Master of Science in Cybersecurity

“Rider takes a hands-on approach where students learn the theory while also having the opportunity to implement what they learn in the classroom to a real-life scenario.”

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Brenda Chavez Ramos '24

Accounting major

“Rider is a school that pushes its students to strive for the best and to never be scared of getting out of your comfort zone.”

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Elizabeth O'Hara '22

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science,, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, with a minor in Math, Certificate in Leadership

“Rider has helped me grow and refine. I feel confident knowing that I’ve been well prepared to take on whatever comes next in graduate school and beyond.”