fearlessly. forward Move
99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid
Invest in yourself.
THE RIDER EXPERIENCE is more than a degree. It’s an investment in your growth and potential. That’s why we’re committed to making Rider affordable the entire time you’re here with 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.
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Scholarships
We’re committed to making Rider affordable with our generous scholarships and grants. Here are just a few:
» Transfer Trustee Scholarship — FULL TUITION!
» Legacy Award — $2,000/year
» Sibling Grant — $2,000/year
» PTK Member Scholarship — $2,000/year
Recognized and Rewarded
All transfer students are awarded scholarships based on GPA.
Scholarship provides full tuition for two years, a total value of approximately $83,000
$27K is the average student assistance package
Average Annual Net Price
After Federal, State and Institutional Grants and Scholarships* QUICK NUMBER CRUNCHING
Rider Tuition Guarantee
Rider guarantees free tuition for qualified in-state students!
< $30,000 $19,722 $2,992
$30,001–$48,000 $20,234 $3,504
$48,001–$75,000 $25,532 $8,802
$75,001–$110,000 $31,620 $14,890
> $110,001 $36,972 $20,242
*2024–2025 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.
Call us at 609-896-5360, email onestop@rider.edu, or visit rider.edu/finaid-faqs to review answers to commonly asked questions. Rider’s Transfer Trustee
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. Terms and conditions apply.
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the Bronc, our beloved mascot,
named after Rider’s first president, Andrew J. Rider
3,143 undergraduates (that’s a lot of new friends)
EXPERIENCE
Learning doesn’t happen the same way for all of us. And it definitely doesn’t happen all in one place.
100% of Rider students complete Engaged Learning experiences
19 students in the average Rider class, so your professors will always know your name
92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields
Passion meets practice.
Rider’s Engaged Learning Program is about more than preparing for a job. It’s about designing a life. You’ll gain the skills, confidence, and perspective to succeed in your career and create a future that feels meaningful, exciting, and uniquely your own. Every experience follows one of two powerful paths: Career Preparation or Life Preparation. Both are yours to explore.
» Career Preparation
These experiences help you build your future with real-world skills, professional connections, and a resume that opens doors.
» INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS & FIELDWORK
» GUIDED RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
» ARTS, MEDIA & CREATIVITY
» Life Preparation
These experiences shape your values, your perspective, and your voice. They prepare you to live with purpose and contribute in ways that matter.
» STUDY ABROAD & CULTURAL EXPLORATION
» CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
» LEADERSHIP & MENTORING
Sam Haines ’23
Computer science major
Transferred from Bucks County Community College
Haines gained real-world tech experience through internships, part-time roles and professional development opportunities with IBM and Lockheed Martin. After completing her studies, she transitioned from a part-time role with Lockheed Martin to a full-time position with the company as an associate software engineer.
1,200+
internships, co-ops and field placements were completed by Rider students in 2024–25
100+ students perform independent research and work with faculty in the lab and the field each year
Students share their academic projects with the Rider community every year at Independent Scholarship and Creative Activities Presentations
We build confidence and careers.
WE BELIEVE IN YOU. We believe in a Rider education. And we’re committed to making sure your time here sets you up for success after graduation.
Rider students have launched their careers at:
» Bristol Myers Squibb
» Deloitte
» Ernst & Young
» ESPN
» Johnson & Johnson
» JP Morgan Chase & Co.
» L’Oréal
» N.J. State Police Forensic Anthropology Lab
» New York Mets
» Passage Theatre
» Rolling Stone
» Sony Music
» State of New Jersey Department of Education
» Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
» U.S. Geological Survey
» The Walt Disney Company
. . . and hundreds of other places.
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
Rider’s partnerships with the New York Giants and New Jersey Devils are designed to enrich students’ learning outside the classroom with internship opportunities, guest speakers and more.
63K+
grads in our alumni network
200+
employers participated in Rider’s career fairs in 2024–25
400+
employers have hired Rider’s Class of 2024 graduates
The Cranberry Investment
ONGOING CAREER SUPPORT
Rider is committed to helping graduates launch their careers.
If you haven’t secured an entry-level position or been accepted into a graduate or professional program in your field within six months of graduation, we’ll provide career coaching to help you move forward.
This support may include assistance finding career opportunities or a recommendation for up to nine additional undergraduate credits at no cost.*
9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
*Terms and conditions apply: rider.edu/cranberry-investment.
280 acres to wander, discover and learn by heart (including a 2.7-acre lake!)
THE PLACE FIND place.
Try a little (or a lot) of everything.
OUR CAMPUS is an epicenter of year-round activities, deep-seated traditions, and diverse clubs and organizations that make Rider a wonderful place to call home.
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
» Rider’s Got Talent
» Relay for Life
1 in 11
students join our 14 fraternities or sororities
150+ Student organizations
FOR THE COMMUNITY LEADER
» 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.
20+
Intramural and club sports teams
FOR THE TEAM PLAYER
Club sports:
» Aikido
» Archery
» Badminton
» Baseball
» Basketball
» Cheerleading
» Dance
» Esports
» Equestrian
» Golf
» Ice Hockey
» Rock Climbing
» Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)
» Softball
» Tennis
» Ultimate Frisbee
» Unified Sports (with Special Olympics NJ)
» Volleyball (Men’s and Women’s)
» Wrestling (Women’s)
Intramural leagues:
» Basketball
» Dodgeball
» Esports
» Flag Football
» Indoor Soccer
» Lawn Sports
» Volleyball
With over 100 members, Rider’s TRANSFER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (TSA) provides social, professional development and leadership opportunities for transfer students.
A CROWD BRONCS MAKE
WILD.
WILD.
21 NCAA
6
DIVISION I MEN’S SPORTS BASEBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD (INDOOR)
TRACK & FIELD (OUTDOOR)
WRESTLING
DIVISION I
WOMEN’S SPORTS
BASKETBALL
CROSS
FIELD
LACROSSE
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD (INDOOR)
TRACK & FIELD (OUTDOOR)
VOLLEYBALL
Important dates:
February 1
» Transfer Trustee Scholarship application deadline for fall 2026 semester
April 1
» Preferred application and scholarship deadline for fall 2026 semester
May 1
» Preferred deposit deadline for fall 2026 semester
December 1
» Preferred application and scholarship deadline for spring 2027 semester
January 10
» Preferred deposit deadline for spring 2027 semester
609-896-5042
Undergraduate Majors*
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.
Theatre
Voice Performance
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Global Supply Chain Management
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Management
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
Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Humanities and Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
English History
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
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Music Education
Special Education
Guaranteed admission program with Thomas Jefferson University: Athletic Training
Pre-Professional Pathways
Pre-Allied Health
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Veterinary