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.

Kamila Karaban

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Kamila Karaban '22

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

“Rider provided me with the knowledge, skills and resources to be the best nurse possible.”

Maureen Guilbot

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Maureen Guilbot '22

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies

"What I’ve learned at Rider helped me grow not only academically, but also personally. I became more empowered in my Latina identity because of the lessons I learned.”

Musa Aioub

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Musa Aioub '22

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Information Technology Management

“Through my experiences at Rider, and the support of professors, advisors, and more, I got to practice saying yes to more and more opportunities, and with each experience, I became more confident.”

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Stanford Knox '23

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Master of Business Administration (anticipated 2025)

“Rider is a great University for those wanting to further their education in liberal arts.”

Victoria Burd

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Victoria Burd '22

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and History

“My Rider experience has helped me recognize the importance of being a lifelong learner, of continuing to create, wonder and inquire about the world around me.”

Ethan Dowie

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Ethan Dowie '19

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Entrepreneurial Studies

“I didn’t even know what entrepreneurship was going into college and, after one amazing class, I became obsessed with the idea of running my own business.”

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Rhea Fryer '21

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in American Studies

“Rider taught me the value of community and how important it is to build connections wherever you go.”

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D'Amani "Dee" Bowman '20 '21

Psychology, B.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

“During my 4 years at Rider I have been presented with so many opportunities that have made me who I am today.”

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Jessica Basnet '21

Information Systems, M.S.

“Rider gave me countless opportunities to excel academically and professionally.”