Gain global perspective

At º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, 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.

13:1

Student-faculty ratio

92%

Of full-time faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field

900+

Rider alumni are CEOs, presidents or organizational leaders

Three students in a study group

For incoming students

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.

Get to know our campus community

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 is located in Lawrenceville, NJ

Prestigious Accreditations

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is fully accredited by these prestigious educational organizations.

Our Credentials

  • The Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (dually accredited in business and accounting)
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
  • National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Academic distinction

Established in 1865, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ 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 º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ College list.