2024 -25 Guide for Communicators
THE RIDER UNIVERSITY GUIDE FOR COMMUNICATORS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE RIDER COMMUNITY WITH A FRAMEWORK FOR TELLING THE RIDER STORY. It highlights relevant themes, messages and supporting proof points that help shape the Rider experience and make Rider unique. By coordinating the various elements that help convey our value, we hope to help our community of communicators tell the Rider story in a meaningful yet strategic way. We encourage you to take the information outlined in this guide and personalize it to best resonate with your intended audience.
*Programs and statistics throughout this guide may be subject to change.
Through strong academic programs, guaranteed career support, required Engaged Learning experiences and more —
we give you the freedom to pursue your passions, but our connected community is built upon thriving together and knowing that you don’t have to go it alone.
We believe your future is wide open and we’re here to empower you to reach your full potential.
AFFORDABILITY
» We believe that nothing should stand in the way of your future and your access to a valuable Rider education.
STUDENT SUCCESS
» Your goals are within reach. And you’ll have the support you need, from your first day on campus to graduation and beyond.
ACADEMICS
» We build confidence and careers through strong academic programs that intrigue and challenge students while providing them with the necessary skills to pursue their unique passions.
CAREER READINESS
» We believe in you and in the value of a Rider education. And we’re committed to making sure we set you up for success during your time here and beyond.
STUDENT LIFE
» Rider’s Lawrenceville, N.J., campus is the perfect place to call home. Our community is what makes us who we are, and when you’re part of it, you’re nothing short of family.
Affordability
» Starting day one, our dedicated financial aid staff are available to offer one-on-one support with everything from completing the FAFSA to creating personalized aid offers that fit every student's unique needs.
Rider Tuition Guarantee
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.* Learn more: rider.edu/tuition-guarantee
*Terms and conditions apply.
Lifting Barriers
At Rider University, we’re more than just a place of learning—we’re a community committed to lifting the barriers that stand between students and their dreams. Whether you're concerned about affordability, finding the right academic program, or securing a career after graduation , Rider is committed to helping you focus on what truly matters: your education and future. Learn more: rider.edu/lifting-barriers
$67.5M total awarded in scholarships and financial aid annually 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid
$25.6k the average student assistance package
Student success
» Rider’s Academic Success Center enhances student learning and development through programs and services that reinforce classroom learning, help students achieve academic success and stay on track to earning their degree.
» Rider’s Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) office strives to assist students with disabilities in meeting their individual goals through accommodations, coaching and consultation.
» The TRIO Programs at Rider University are comprehensive academic support programs designed to increase the performance, retention and graduation rates of primarily first-generation college students or students from underrepresented groups. Rider’s TRIO programs include Student Support Services (SSS) Program and the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program.
» Counseling services are free, confidential, and available to students. Rider’s Counseling Center addresses students’ emotional and mental health needs through individual counseling, group support sessions and workshops. The campus also provides safe spaces, including the SGA-sponsored Zen Den, which is designed to help students decompress through wellness activities.
My experience with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion...provided me with the skills and tools to develop as a leader.
18 students in the average Rider class, and no graduate teaching assistants, so your professors will always know your name
Political science major KARLA LOPEZ-ROSA ’ 23
100% of Rider undergraduate students complete at least two high-impact Engaged Learning experiences prior to graduation (in fact, we require it!).
1 in 4 undergraduate students are first generation, so everyone can feel at home
12:1 student-faculty ratio
Academics
» At Rider, learning takes place across our colleges that offer something for nearly every student. With 60+ undergraduate majors in the arts, business, education, sciences and more , we provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests while discovering their focus.
» Our faculty are accomplished scholars and respected leaders in their fields. They actively engage with students in and outside of the classroom to best prepare them for the next phase of their journey.
Experiential learning is endless at Rider.
While activities vary by college and program, we offer multiple opportunities for students to connect coursework to real work through optional, built-in experiences:
» Students in Rider's performing arts programs have endless opportunities to put what they’ve learned into practice, both on stage and behind the scenes, in one of the hundreds of annual performances hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences.
» Rider's entirely student-run organizations, including the Saxbys cafe and Rider’s 107.7 The Bronc radio station, help students to foster entrepreneurship and leadership skills while gaining practical experience.
» Our Semester In Los Angeles program places students in the heart of Hollywood to live, study and work in film and television for 14-weeks.
» Education majors begin mediated field experiences in their sophomore year, guided by their professors and cooperating in-school teachers. They also spend an entire semester in the classroom, completing 600 hours as an independent, full-time student teacher.
» Students studying in sciences and health/wellness programs benefit from internship opportunities offered through our program with Capital Health and fellow partnering health care professionals, and participation in independent research study or collaborative research projects alongside faculty.
» Our study abroad program offers students an unparalleled opportunity to expand their worldview through a study, internship or volunteer experience abroad. Participating students can receive credit towards their Engaged Learning Program requirements.
» All first-year business students take part in the Business in Action program , a semester-long course in which they develop and are given funds to start a small business.
A Giant Partnership
Rider University is proud to be an Official Higher Education Partner of the New York Giants. This exciting collaboration offers Rider students exclusive access to internships, real-world business experiences, and community service opportunities, all while strengthening ties between the Giants organization and Rider's academic programs. Learn more: rider.edu/nygiants
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fifth-year graduate options make it easy to earn your master’s
94% of faculty have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields
1 in
7 Rider students is studying somewhere around the world, 2024
Career readiness
» The Engaged Learning Program is the backbone of a Rider education. Through the program’s six categories, students combine their academics, career goals and activities to reflect their personality and interests, and connect classroom lessons to the real world. All students are required to participate in at least two Engaged Learning experiences to graduate. The six categories include: leadership, global and cultural, collaboration, service, creative arts and hands-on learning.
» Rider’s Office of Career Development and Success offers personalized services to help prepare students for careers of their choice. Students are assigned a dedicated career coach based on their academic program who will work individually with them to find opportunities, such as internships and co-ops, fieldwork or research experiences, that align with their interests and career goals.
» Rider’s Cranberry Investment is our guarantee that graduates who fulfill their requirements will obtain a job or acceptance into graduate or professional school within six months of graduation — or we’ll provide career coaching and may recommend either additional coursework at no cost or a paid six-month internship.
Criminal justice and sociology double major ANTHONY BAILEY ’ 20
The programs at Rider definitely helped me set my sights on what I wanted. They helped me gain the knowledge and also the relationships I needed to help me professionally.
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Rider students are never alone in their journey while at Rider and remain Broncs for life after graduation. Students have access to a powerful worldwide network of 62,000+ alumni, students, faculty and staff.
Rider alumni are CEOs and leaders from companies such as Bloomberg, WaWa, AIG, Coca-Cola, American Express, Johnson & Johnson, Penn Medicine and all of the “Big Four” accounting firms, just to name a few.
Alumni and current students can use the RiderConnect online platform to connect, expand their professional networks, post and search for job opportunities, view events, share advice and gain fresh perspectives.
As a future member of a Rider graduating class within the past 10 years, you’re automatically a member of BOLD, Broncs of the Last Decade. BOLD alumni work to stay connected to the Rider community and current students through networking, mentoring and other service-related activities.
90% of bachelor's degree recipients are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
900+ Rider alums are CEOs, presidents and organizational leaders
Student life
» With 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams , there’s something for every athlete and sports fan at Rider. In addition to our Division I sports teams, Rider offers 20+ intramural and club sports teams ranging from e-sports to ice hockey and rock climbing.
» The Rider campus is the epicenter of year-round events and activities that help create the Rider experience. Campus favorites include Cranberry Fest, Scream Screen and MAACness.
» Rider is home to over 150+ student clubs and organizations that meet the unique interests of many and range from academic and honorary organizations, student government, community service, special interest groups, media clubs and more.
» An inclusive community: Rider ensures that issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are being addressed throughout the campus community through a variety of initiatives. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion works directly with students to provide programs, services and support resources to help students from diverse groups feel welcome, safe and supported.
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BARONE ’ 23
Secondary education and English double major
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Involvement in clubs, organizations and committees such as the Student Government Association, Transfer Student Association, Community Standards and the LGBTQIA+ Tripartite Committee allowed me to gain confidence as a campus leader and helped me further my passion for both K-12 education and higher education.
500+
annual events
1 IN 14 STUDENTS PLEDGES OUR 13 FRATERNITIES OR SORORITIES
25+ cultural and faith-based organizations
Residences
for special interest housing and Living Learning Communities
Admissions Events*
INVITE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
TO EXPERIENCE RIDER IN PERSON!
Open House Dates
» Saturday, September 28, 2024
» Saturday, October 19, 2024
» Friday, November 8, 2024
» Sunday, November 10, 2024
» Sunday, April 27, 2025
Admitted Student Days
» Saturday, February 8, 2025
» Saturday, March 8, 2025
» Saturday, April 5, 2025
*List is not comprehensive. Dates may be subject to change.
