Our home may be in central New Jersey, but on a grander
18 students in the average Rider class
12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
100% of four-year Rider students complete at least two Engaged Learning experiences (in fact, we require it!)
3,196 undergraduates (that’s a lot of new friends)
Broncs journey from:
36 STATES
1 U.S. TERRITORY
65 COUNTRIES
94% of faculty have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields
to wander, discover and learn by heart (including a 2.7-acre lake!)
Cumulative High School GPA: 3.5
SAT: 1200 ACT: 26
Good news!
Rider is test optional for nearly all applicants so the application can highlight a students’ strengths, not scores.
1 IN 4 STUDENTS are first-generation to college, so everyone can feel at home
Ȩ Admissions admissions@rider.edu 609-896-5042 rider.edu/admissions
Ȩ Financial Aid onestop@rider.edu 609-896-5360 rider.edu/finaid
Visiting campus could earn you free textbooks!
View terms and conditions at rider.edu/books-for-broncs
◾ NOVEMBER 15 (Freshman)
» Early action application (non-binding)
Ȩ Musical Theatre & Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre application
◾ DECEMBER 1 (Transfer)
Ȩ Preferred application and scholarship for spring semester
◾ JANUARY 10 (Transfer)
Ȩ Preferred deposit for spring semester
◾ JANUARY 15 (Freshman)
Ȩ Preferred deposit for scholarship consideration
◾ FEBRUARY 1 (All)
Ȩ Priority for filing the FAFSA
◾ FEBRUARY 1 (Tranfer)
Ȩ Transfer Trustee Scholarship application for fall semester
◾ MARCH 1 (All)
Ȩ Priority EOP application
◾ APRIL 1 (Transfer)
Ȩ Preferred application and scholarship for fall semester
◾ MAY 1 (All)
Ȩ Enrollment deposit for fall semester
$ 25.6k is the average student assistance package 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid
Rider guarantees free tuition for qualified in-state students! If you’re a New Jersey resident with a GPA of 3.5 or above based on a 4.0 grading scale, an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less, and are receiving both TAG and Pell grants, you may be eligible to attend Rider University tuition-free when you apply as an undergraduate student.*
» Merit-based scholarships – $14,000$27,000 per year
» Legacy Award — $2,000/year
» Sibling Grant — $2,000/year
Are you a high achiever? Students with a 4.0 GPA and 1300+ SAT/28+ ACT score may be eligible to receive the maximum merit-based scholarship offer of $27,000. You must submit your SAT/ACTs to Rider in order to qualify for this award level.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Here are just a few: » Transfer Trustee Scholarship — FULL TUITION! » Legacy Award — $2,000/year » Sibling Grant — $2,000/year » PTK Scholarship — $2,000/year
Recognized and rewarded All transfer students are awarded scholarships based on GPA.
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 coursework in your field of study at no cost or a paid six-month internship.**
**Terms and conditions apply. Coursework or internship to be determined by Rider in its sole discretion.
Scholarship amounts apply for fall 2025 and spring 2026 applicants. Learn more at:
Rider alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders
9 in 10
broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
There’s no such thing as a lone Bronc.
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is a cornerstone of the University's efforts to cultivate a welcoming climate or its vibrant, diverse community.
Find out more at rider.edu/cdi.
On-campus counseling and health centers
Ȩ Free consultations
Ȩ Wellness screenings
Ȩ Physicals, vaccinations and flu shots
Ȩ Fill prescriptions
Ȩ Pet therapy
a little (or a lot) of everything.
1 in 14 students join our 13 fraternities and sororities
Here are just a few . . .
Ȩ Student Government Association
Ȩ Student Entertainment Council
Ȩ 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM
Ȩ Latin American Student Organization
Ȩ Rider University Network On-Campus TV Station
Ȩ Model United Nations
Ȩ Cranberry Fest
Ȩ R Factor
Ȩ Rock Fest
Ȩ Scream Screen
Ȩ Student Entertainment Council Concert
. . . and more.
Club sports:
Ȩ Aikido
Ȩ Archery
Ȩ Badminton
Ȩ Baseball
Ȩ Basketball
Ȩ Dance
Ȩ Equestrian
Ȩ E-sports
Ȩ Golf
Ȩ Ice Hockey
Ȩ Lacrosse
Ȩ Rock Climbing
Ȩ Soccer (Men’s & Women’s)
Ȩ Softball
Ȩ Swimming
Ȩ Tennis
Ȩ Ultimate Frisbee
Ȩ Unified Sports (with Special Olympics NJ)
Ȩ Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s)
Ȩ Wrestling (Women’s)
Intramural sports:
Ȩ Basketball
Ȩ Dodgeball
Ȩ Flag Football
Ȩ Handball
Ȩ Lawn Sports
Ȩ Indoor Soccer
Ȩ Volleyball
NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS TEAMS
» Basketball
» Cross Country
» Field Hockey
» Lacrosse
» Soccer » Softball
» Swimming & Diving
» Tennis
» Track & Field (Indoor)
» Track & Field (Outdoor)
» Volleyball
2023–24
Men’s soccer, wrestling, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field all won conference championships.
Arts
Acting for Film, Television and Theatre, B.F.A.
Arts & Entertainment
Industries Management
Dance
Game & Interactive
Media Design
Music
Music Education
Music Production
Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
Musical Theatre:
Music Direction
Theatre
Voice Performance
Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Global Supply Chain Management
Health Care Management
Human Resource
Management
Information Systems
International Business
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Sport Management
Communication and Media
Communication Studies
Film and Television
Graphic Design
Journalism
Public Relations
Radio and Podcasting
Social Media Strategies
Sports Media
Humanities and Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
English
History
Organizational Psychology
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Undeclared Liberal Arts
Science, Technology and Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Health Sciences
Mathematics
Fifth-Year Graduate Options: Pre-Professional Programs:
Athletic Leadership
Cybersecurity
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Music Education
Special Education
Guaranteed admission with Thomas
Jefferson University
Athletic Training
Pre-Allied Health Advising
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Veterinary