Why Choose Rider

Why Choose Rider?

Because your future is our mission.

At Rider, you’ll explore academic programs that match your goals, gain real-world experience, and find the support to keep moving forward. With generous scholarships, strong career outcomes and a community that knows you by name, Rider helps students turn possibility into a plan — one career at a time.

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Scholarships awarded to 99% of students.

Rider University ensures that all applicants are considered for generous merit-based scholarships, making higher education more accessible to you. The Rider Tuition Guarantee also offers free tuition for eligible New Jersey residents. See what you can qualify for!

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Learning goes beyond the classroom.

Experiential learning is at the heart of a Rider education. Through internships, guided research, student teaching, performances, capstone projects tied to your major and more, you’ll gain real-world experience that builds your skills, confidence and direction.

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Career coaching every step of the way.

Career development at Rider starts early and meets you where you are. With one-on-one career coaching, resume help, internships, on-campus job fairs and more, Rider is here to support your professional goals and help you prepare for your life after graduation.

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By the numbers

Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and The Princeton Review's Best Colleges list.

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9 in 10

Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation

100+

majors, minors and programs to choose from

fifth-year graduate options make it easy to get your master's

1K+

alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders

Division I athletics teams for men and women

62K+

grads in our alumni network

Student Success

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Academic Excellence

Rider University has garnered numerous prestigious accolades and accreditations, highlighting its academic excellence, educational value, and personalized support that empowers students to succeed.

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