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.

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Robert Coakley '20

Health Care Management, B.S.B.A.

"I think Rider is exactly what you make it. It has a small school feel with the same if not better opportunities as a larger school setting; all you have to do is put in the work."

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Angela Kurzyna '05

Counseling Services, M.A.

“I am the therapist I am today because of the amazing teachers I had in the Rider counseling program. I have never encountered another program that teaches the therapy process and dynamics the way Rider does.”

Applied Psychology, M.A.

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Bahijah D. Sheibanee '17

Applied Psychology, M.A.

"I find myself doing what I do now because of my passion and love for the science and also the support I had from teachers during my studies at Rider."

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Alumni Rider Story

Marie Thadal '14

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

“The Rider EMBA program made me more confident to engage in any opportunities related to business, management and leadership.”

Alumni Rider Story

Adrienne Green '19

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

“To have Rider believe in my abilities, acknowledge my achievements and encourage me to aim for the stars is something I will never forget.”

Jordan Hulass '17

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Jordan Hulass '17

B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, M.A. in Applied Psychology

"One of the most valuable things studying at Rider taught me was to take advantage of getting real-life experience while studying."

Organizational Psychology, B.A.

Alumni Rider Story

Hunter Izzo '20

Organizational Psychology, B.A.

"Rider taught me how to have fun in unconventional ways."

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Alumni Rider Story

Kimberly Colavito '17

RN to B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN)

“I was able to reach my dream of becoming a Certified School Nurse in my 50’s.”

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Student Rider Story

Nicole Bootier '04, '10

Educational Leadership, Ed.D. (current), Educational Leadership, M.A., Elementary Education, B.A.

“I wanted to be in a classroom where I would be able to interact with professors and they would know me by name.”