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.

Victoria Kreutzer ‘21

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Victoria Kreutzer '21

Academic coach, American University, Psychology and dance double major

"Rider is what you make of it. If you decide to excel in your academics, Rider embraces that. If you want to make personal connections with your professors, Rider embraces that. If you want to succeed on or off campus, Rider embraces that."

Gianluca D'Elia

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Gianluca D'Elia '18

Journalism, B.A.

“My Rider education made me a go-getter.”

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Nathaly Manukyan '21

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

“Rider truly helped me develop my skills to apply to my career today.”

Jami Centrella

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Jami Centrella '13

Elementary Education, B.A. and Psychology, B.A.

"There was never a time during my four years at Rider when I didn’t feel like I belonged. Everyone was there to support me in becoming the best teacher I could."

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Melanie Hunter '14

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

“Being surrounded by hard working students helped me stay motivated.”

Brittany Virgil

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Brittany Baxter Virgil '10

"I attribute Rider, Dr. Kelly Bidle and my field hockey coaches for supporting me through my last-minute epiphany about the life I really wanted.”

Mikaela Batts

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Mikaela Batts '18

Film and Television, B.A.

"Rider offers so many real-life experiences and networking opportunities. I truly believe that anything is possible at Rider."

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Ashley Perez '24

Chemistry, B.S.

“Rider has taught me that becoming a leader is just as important as learning from your field.”

Briana Lettsome

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Briana Lettsome '16

"I preferred a classroom environment where I would be a student in the class and not a number attending the class.”