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WHEN YOU ARE A RIDER BRONC, you are free to engage, free to change and free to explore. That might mean studying subjects you’ve loved for years. Or following one interest to the next until you arrive exactly where you were meant to be. There are so many possibilities ahead, and all you have to do is take the first step with us.

ambition Let your

90+ undergraduate majors and minors

reins.

280 ACRES to wander, discover and learn by heart (including a 2.7-acre lake!)

1 IN 3 STUDENTS is first-generation to college, so everyone can feel at home here

3,168 undergraduates (that’s a lot of new friends)

ENGAGED LEARNING

OUR ENGAGED LEARNING Program gives you the opportunity to be captivated and motivated by eye-opening, life-changing experiences in nearby communities and all over the world. Together, the six pillars of the program will create a meaningful education that is uniquely yours.

92% OF FACULTY have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields

Leadership and Mentoring

Maureen Guilbot ’22

◼ Psychology major and Latin American and Caribbean area studies minor

» Founder and former president of Rider Latinas Unidas (RLU) a campus group dedicated to creating a community for Latinx students and allies.

» Exemplified a commitment to mentorship and diversity and inclusion through campus leadership roles, including serving as chief of staff in Rider’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion and a Multicultural Student Leadership Institute (MSLI) ambassador.

Study Abroad and Cultural Exploration

Dylan Manfre ’22

◼ Journalism major

» Traveled to Israel to cover the 21st Maccabiah Games as part of the Maccabi Media Program for aspiring sports media professionals.

Guided Research and Scholarship

Khawar Ahmed ’21

◼ Computer science major

» Recipient of Rider’s $5,000 Undergraduate Student Research Award (URSA) scholarship to pursue a research project in an area of interest.

» Collaborated with Rider faculty to complete an interdisciplinary study that applied machine learning to astronomy.

Engaged Learning in action

100+ student performances each year

All first-year business students take part in the Business in Action program. Working in teams, students create businesses and compete before a panel of judges.

Civic and Community Engagement

Love Oluwadare ’22

◼ Biology and health sciences double major

» Recipient of the 2022 Leadership Legacy Award for excellence in leadership through service to others.

» Held various service roles within the Bonner Community Scholar Program, created a mentorship program for the Bonner Scholars, worked as a manager of Rider's on-campus student pantry and served as a Meals on Wheels intern.

Arts, Media and Creativity

Maddie Caccavale ’23

◼ Arts and entertainment industries management major

» Attended the 2023 Grammy Awards as part of her internship with Grammy U, the Recording Academy’s membership for college students pursuing careers in music.

Internships, Co-ops and Fieldwork

Daniel Broderick ’23

◼ Accounting major

» Gained real-world experience in multiple internships, including opportunities with Big Four accounting firms EY and PwC.

» Participated in Rider’s Aspiring Accounting Professional Program designed to help accounting students from historically marginalized communities succeed in and out of the classroom.

100% of four-year Rider students complete at least two Engaged Learning experiences (in fact, we require it!)

17 students

in the average Rider class, so your professors will always know your name

A closer look at our Broncs . . .

57% FEMALE

43% MALE

45% STUDENTS OF COLOR

500+ Annual events for the life of the party

Some of our favorite Rider traditions include . . .

» R Factor

» Cranberry Fest

» MAACness

» Scream Screen

» Homecoming Weekend

» Drag Race

» Rock Fest

» Eggscellent Egg Hunt

» The Cranberry & White Affair

» Student Entertainment Council Concert

» Senior Ball

» Rider's Got Talent

» Relay for Life

OUR CAMPUS is an epicenter of yearround activities, deep-seated traditions, and diverse clubs and organizations that make Rider a wonderful place to call home.

150+ Student organizations for the community leader

6 Residences for Living Learning Communities

» Student Government Association

» Student Entertainment Council

» 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM

» Latin American Student Organization

» Rider University Network On-Campus TV Station

» Model United Nations . . . and more.

◾ Club sports:

» Aikido

» Badminton

» Baseball

» Basketball (Men's and Women’s)

» Cheerleading

» Dance

» Esports

» Equestrian

» Golf

» Ice Hockey

» Lacrosse (Men’s and Women’s)

» Rock Climbing

» Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)

» Softball

» Swimming

» Tennis

» Ultimate Frisbee

1 in 10 students joins our 14 fraternities or sororities

30 Intramural and club sports teams for the team player

» Unified Sports (with Special Olympics NJ)

» Volleyball (Men’s and Women’s)

» Wrestling (Women's)

◾ Intramural sports:

» Basketball

» Dodgeball

» Flag Football

» Handball

» Indoor Soccer

» Lawn Sports

» Volleyball

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion

is a cornerstone of the University's efforts to cultivate a welcoming climate for its vibrant, diverse community.

Find out more at rider.edu/cdi

KNOW HOW TO MAKE A CROWD

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Stella Johnson ’20 became Rider's first Women's Basketball player to be drafted into the WNBA

16 Rider teams competed at their conference championships in 2022–23

Division I

Men’s Sports

» Baseball

» Basketball

» Cross Country

» Golf

» Indoor Track & Field

» Outdoor Track & Field

» Soccer

» Swimming & Diving

» Tennis

» Wrestling

Division I

Women’s Sports

» Basketball

» Cross Country

» Field Hockey

» Lacrosse

» Indoor Track & Field

» Outdoor Track & Field

» Soccer

» Softball

» Swimming & Diving

» Tennis

WILD.

» Volleyball

95% of Rider students are expected to participate in Enriched Career Experiences such as internships, fieldwork and co-ops

Invest

in

yourself.

THE RIDER EXPERIENCE is more than a degree. It’s a four-year investment in your growth and potential. That’s why we’re committed to making Rider affordable the entire time you’re here with generous scholarships and financial aid offers that are personalized to you and your family’s needs. Once you see what your education helps you do, it just might be the best investment you’ve ever made.

Rider’s Trustee Scholarship provides full

tuition

for four years, a total value of approx. $150,000.

Scholarships

We’re committed to making Rider affordable the entire time you’re here with our generous scholarships and grants. Here are just a few:

» Full-tuition awards

» Trustee Scholarship

» Norm Brodsky Business Competition

» Merit-based scholarships

» $13,000–$25,000 per year

» Legacy Award: $2,000 per year

» Sibling Grant: $2,000 per year

Are you a high achiever? Students with a 4.0 GPA and 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT score may be eligible to receive the maximum merit-based scholarship offer of $25,000. You must submit your SAT/ACTs to Rider in order to qualify for only this award level.

Learn more about your scholarship and grant opportunities at:

» Will my family be able to afford Rider?

Whether you have significant or minimal need, our financial aid offers are highly personalized to your specific circumstances. Your dedicated financial aid advisor will help build a customized plan. You will know your entire financial picture before you even start your first class.

We also invest in your success through generous University-funded scholarships and need-based grants. Together, these funds help make Rider’s quality private education affordable and accessible for you.

» Can I receive merit scholarships?

Yes. Merit scholarships are annually renewable for up to four consecutive years, provided you maintain continuous, full-time enrollment and the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) specified in your acceptance letter. Best of all, scholarships and grants do not need to be repaid.

» What about non-Rider scholarships? Will they affect my financial aid?

Many Rider students receive generous scholarships from sources outside of the University. The good news is, your financial aid offer will most likely be the same regardless of your scholarship awards. In the case that you earn enough outside scholarships, your aid from Rider could be reduced to fit within your Cost of Attendance. Either way, your debt will be lower once you graduate.

» Can I get a job on campus?

Rider students have a wide variety of paid campus job opportunities to choose from. Through Handshake, an online portal managed by the Offices of One Stop Services and Career Development and Success, you can view and apply for undergraduate jobs, graduate assistantship positions, internships, full-time jobs and more.

» How do I find a job after graduation?

Alumni have access to search for jobs on Handshake, grow their network on RiderConnect, attend career fairs and participate in oneone-one career coaching, all of which help to prepare you for success in your chosen field.

99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid

$22.8k is the average student assistance package

QUICK NUMBER CRUNCHING

Average Annual Net Price

After Federal, State and Institutional Grants and Scholarships*

*2021–2022 average net price is generated using the same methodology as used by Federal IPEDS but separates on-campus and off-campus (with family) as opposed to the weighted average. It is calculated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board and other expenses (as applicable). Average net price is calculated for first-time full-time students, who completed required financial aid applications such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and were awarded federal, state/local government, or institutional grants or scholarships. Fees do not include one-time Orientation Fee.

Visit campus three times and you could earn free textbooks!

Attend three qualifying campus visits prior to enrolling by the deposit deadline and you could receive free textbooks during your first two semesters at Rider. Terms and conditions apply.

See rider.edu/textbook for details.

Broncs at a glance:

Fall 2022 Entering Class Averages

Cumulative High School GPA: 3.5

SAT: 1200

ACT: 26

Good news! Rider is test-optional for nearly all applicants, so your application can highlight your strengths, not your scores. No SAT or ACT required.

Important dates:

» November 15

Early action application deadline (non-binding)

Trustee Scholarship deadline

Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition deadline

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre application deadline

B.F.A. in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre deadline

» January 15

Preferred freshman deadline for scholarship and honors consideration

» February 1

Priority deadline for filing the FAFSA

» March 1

Priority deadline to apply for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

» May 1

Enrollment deposit deadline for fall admission

November 15

Apply by November 15, and you’ll receive your admission and merit-based scholarship decision by December 20.*

Because Rider Early Action Admission is nonbinding, you have until May 1 to accept.

*B.F.A. applicants will not receive admission nor merit-based scholarships by Dec. 20 but are still eligible for Early Action benefits. Learn more at rider.edu/early-action

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

We guarantee that Rider graduates will gain an entry-level position or acceptance into a graduate or professional program in their field of study within six months of graduation or we’ll provide career coaching and may recommend either nine additional credits of undergraduate coursework in your field of study at no cost or a paid six-month internship.*

Undergraduate Majors

Arts

Acting for Film, Television and Theatre, B.F.A.

Arts & Entertainment Industries Management, B.A.

Dance, B.A.

Dance Science, B.A.

Game & Interactive Media Design, B.A.

Music, B.A.M.

Music Education, B.M.

Music Production, B.A.

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

Musical Theatre: Music Direction, B.M.

Theatre, B.A.

Voice Performance, B.M.

Business

Accounting, B.S.B.A.

Business Administration, B.S.B.A.

Business Analytics, B.S.B.A.

Entrepreneurial Studies, B.S.B.A.

Finance, B.S.B.A.

Global Supply Chain Management, B.S.B.A.

Health Care Management, B.S.B.A.

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

Information Systems, B.S.B.A.

International Business, B.S.B.A.

Management and Leadership, B.S.B.A.

Marketing, B.S.B.A.

Sport Management, B.S.B.A.

Communication and Media

Communication Studies, B.A.

Film and Television, B.A.

Graphic Design, B.A.

Journalism, B.A.

Public Relations, B.A.

Radio and Podcasting, B.A.

Social Media Strategies, B.A.

Sports Media, B.A.

Education

Elementary Education, B.A.

Secondary Education, B.A.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Criminal Justice, B.A.

English, B.A.

History, B.A.

Organizational Psychology, B.A.

Fifth-Year Graduate Options

Athletic Leadership, M.A.

Special Education, M.A.

Cybersecurity, M.S.

Information Systems, M.S.

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Master of Business

Administration (MBA)

Master of Music Education (M.M.E.)

Guaranteed admission with Thomas Jefferson University Athletic Training, M.S.

Political Science, B.A.

Psychology, B.A.

Social Work, B.S.W.

Sociology, B.A.

Spanish, B.A.

Undeclared Liberal Arts

Science, Technology and Mathematics

Actuarial Science, B.S.

Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S.

Biochemistry, B.S.

Biology, B.S. or B.A.

Chemistry, B.S. or B.A.

Computer Science, B.S.

Cybersecurity, B.S.

Earth Sciences, B.A.

Environmental Sciences, B.S.

Environmental Studies, B.A.

Exercise Science, B.S.

General Science

Geology, B.S.

Health Sciences, B.S.

Marine Sciences, B.S.

Mathematics, B.A.