At Rider University, you’ll build the foundation to achieve your goals through the exceptional quality of our academic programs, professors, and hands-on learning experiences. We are a community of diverse voices, experiences and perspectives—and we welcome you to join us.
12:1
Student-faculty ratio
94%
Of full-time faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field
900+
Rider alumni are CEOs, presidents or organizational leaders
Rider offers personal attention and a friendly campus community, plus all the resources of a leading American university. Whether you have a plan in mind or are looking to explore new interests, we're here to help you harness your potential.
Know your deadlines and requirements, so you can gather everything you need to complete your application and be one step closer to being a Rider student.
Students hailing from every point of the globe have made Rider their choice for their college education. Will you join us?
Our academic experience emphasizes connected learning, leadership skills, a global perspective, social responsibility and a student-centered focus.
We’re committed to making Rider affordable for all of our students. Learn more about how we help put a Rider education within your reach.
We’re here to support you and answer all of your questions. Here are a few of the most common.
Ready to learn more? Make an appointment for a one-on-one conversation with an admissions counselor.
Congratulations, admitted students! We can’t wait to go on this wild ride with you. Here’s everything you need to know to start your journey as a Rider Bronc.
What is it like to be a Rider Bronc? Watch the video to learn about the international student experience here on campus.
Get a feel for our campus community and learn more about what your academic experience will be like as a Rider student. Our campus is located in a safe, suburban community with around-the-clock campus security. Housing, dining and health services are available on campus. Students enjoy a wide range of on-campus social and cultural activities, from concerts and plays to guest lectures and entertainers.
Rider University is fully accredited by these prestigious educational organizations.
Established in 1865, Rider University is a private, comprehensive and accredited university that draws students from around the world to programs in business, education, liberal arts and sciences, fine and performing arts, and music. Rider ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top U.S. College list.
