By the numbers
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top U.S. College list.
98%
of Broncs are employed, in grad school, volunteering or in the military a year after graduation
100+
majors, minors and programs to choose from
8
fifth-year graduate options make it easy to get your master's
900+
alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders
21
NCAA Division I sports teams for men and women
62K
grads in our alumni network
Majors that match your goals
At Rider, there’s a school for every thought. Across our academic colleges, we offer 100+ majors, minors and certificate programs in the arts, business, education, sciences and more. Our programs allow you to explore your unique interests while exposing you to new ideas that will help shape your future.

Lifting Barriers
Rider’s Lifting Barriers initiative works to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving a life-changing college education. From generous aid packages to extensive academic and career support, we create a path for your future success.
Engaged Learning
Learn to love the work. Our Engaged Learning program is where theory meets practice, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and insights you’ve gained in the classroom to real-world situations and professional settings.
Student support services
Rider Broncs never ride alone. From the moment you arrive on campus, we’re here for you with free tutoring, career coaching and individualized support services to make you feel comfortable and confident while at Rider and beyond.
The Cranberry Investment
Our commitment to you: we guarantee that you will find employment or acceptance into graduate school in your field of study within six months of graduation.


Strategic Initiatives
Our Path Forward
Achieving visionary growth requires decisive action. Our strategic plan defines our path forward, asking us all to embody this vision for Rider that will transform the student experience.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Sustainability for All
Rider's commitment to sustainability is part of the fabric of the University. We continually strive to remain an environmental leader in higher education.
Rider Stories
These are the stories of the students, alumni, faculty and community members who make us proud to call ourselves Broncs.

Mikaela Batts

Elizabeth O'Hara

Jake Malek



Join the herd
After school, you'll become part of Rider's network of 60,000-plus alumni - you’ll never feel like you are going at it alone.