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.
1865
founded as Trenton Business College; Merged with Westminster Choir College in 1992
10:1
average student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of four-year Rider students complete at least two high-impact Engaged Learning experiences prior to graduation
#25
best value school (as ranked by U.S. News & World Report)
1 in 4
students is first generation so everyone can feel at home
21
NCAA Division I sports teams for men and women
Leadership
Rider’s leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president, the cabinet and Board of Trustees.
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University Partnerships
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.
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Join the Rider Team
Working at Rider is more than just a job. Our Human Resources Office is here to help you join our tight-knit family, and have a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
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Offices & Services
If there’s something you need, we have an office or resource for it. From Athletics to Dining Services to Student Affairs, see all the ways we’re here to help you succeed.
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Why Choose Rider?
What distinguishes Rider from other universities is the sum of the many experiences we offer you – in and out of the classroom – from your first day on campus to graduation and beyond.
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There's No Such Thing as a Lone Bronc
These are the stories of the students, alumni, faculty and community members who make us proud to call ourselves Broncs.
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Troi Ward
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
David Eggert
B.A. in Elementary Education -
Mikaela Batts
Bachelor in Film and Television -
RahQuan King-Stubbs
B.S.B.A. in Accounting -
Eric Paternoster
B.S.B.A. in Information Systems -
Muhammad Y. Sarwar
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences -
Walter Saravia
B.A. in English -
Queen Ross '15
B.S.B.A. in Accounting -
Imani Guest
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
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Troi Ward
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
David Eggert
B.A. in Elementary Education -
Mikaela Batts
Bachelor in Film and Television -
RahQuan King-Stubbs
B.S.B.A. in Accounting -
Eric Paternoster
B.S.B.A. in Information Systems -
Muhammad Y. Sarwar
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences -
Walter Saravia
B.A. in English -
Queen Ross '15
B.S.B.A. in Accounting -
Imani Guest
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences