The Rider advantage

Rider University offers a transfer experience built on clarity, support, and real outcomes so your students can make confident decisions about finishing their degree and planning their future.

What sets Rider apart:

  • No application fee for transfer students.
  • Free transcript evaluations before applying.
  • Automatic consideration for merit scholarships, with top awards covering up to 50% of tuition.
  • Guaranteed transfer agreements with nearby community colleges and broad credit acceptance from accredited institutions.
  • One-on-one support from dedicated transfer counselors.
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Important Dates

Fall 2025

  • Feb 1: Transfer Trustee Scholarship deadline
  • Apr 1: Preferred application and scholarship deadline
  • May 1: Preferred deposit deadline

Spring 2026

  • Dec 1: Preferred application and scholarship deadline

  • Jan 10: Preferred deposit deadline
How to apply

Scholarships for transfer students

Every transfer student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher receives a scholarship based on their GPA, with our top transfer scholarships covering nearly 50% of tuition.

Additional awards available to transfer students:

  • Transfer Trustee Scholarship – Full tuition for two years
  • Legacy Award – $2,000/year
  • Sibling Grant – $2,000/year
  • PTK Member Scholarship – $2,000/year
  • Accounting Scholarship – $2,000/year
  • Foreign Language Scholarships – $2,000/year
  • Teacher Education Scholarship – up to $5,000/year
Scholarships and aid

Transfer process

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Help students navigate every step, from course evaluations to submitting their application.

Successful transfer applicants typically have:

  • At least 12 college credits each semester
  • A minimum GPA of 2.50 for most majors (2.75 for education majors; 3.0 for majors in the sciences)

Students who do not meet these GPA requirements are still encouraged to apply. Rider considers grade trends and other factors in a holistic review process.

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About Rider

Help your students explore Rider’s academic offerings, hands-on learning opportunities, and commitment to career readiness.

Student success

Student success is at the heart of everything we do. Discover how your guidance and support help shape student achievement.

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Visit options

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Campus visits are a great way for students to experience life at Rider. Plus, students who attend three qualifying events may receive free textbooks their first semester! See Books for Broncs terms and conditions.

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Contact us

Have questions or want to connect with us? We’re happy to help! Contact your admissions representative.

Contact a transfer counselor