2026–27 FA ST FAC TS
To know us I S TO
love us.
A CAMPUS
great and FA S T FAC T S
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FOUNDED IN
1865 50+ undergraduate majors
20
average class size
92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields
AJ the Bronc, our beloved mascot, is named after Rider’s first president, Andrew J. Rider.
O U R H OM E I N C E NTR A L N EW J E R S E Y I S C E NTR A L TO SO M U C H MO R E .
280 acres
to wander, discover and learn by heart (including a 2.7-acre lake!)
Something for every season
small.
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S PRI N G Paddle down the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
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S UMME R Enjoy ocean breezes from the boardwalks of the Jersey Shore.
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FA LL Pick apples and savor cider donuts at local orchards.
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WI N T E R Take to the slopes in Vernon, N.J. and the Poconos.
DIVISION I
BRONCS COMPETE IN 19 NCAA D-I SPORTS
Fall 2026 Entering Class Averages Cumulative High School GPA:
3,052 56% FEMALE 44% MALE 48% STUDENTS OF COLOR
3.5
undergraduates (that’s a lot of new friends)
First-gen 1 in 3 undergraduate students is first-generation to college, so everyone can feel at home here
Broncs journey from:
SAT: 1200 ACT: 26
39 STATES 1 U.S. TERRITORY 66 COUNTRIES
Rider is test-optional for nearly all applicants, so your application can highlight your strengths, not your scores. No SAT or ACT required. 3
Try a little (or a lot) of everything.
500+ Annual events
OU R C AMPUS is an epicenter of year-round
activities, deep-seated traditions, and diverse clubs and organizations that make Rider a wonderful place to call home.
FO R TH E LI F E O F TH E PA RT Y
Some of our favorite’s include . . . »
Cranberry Fest
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Scream Screen
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Rock Fest
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Eggscellent Egg Hunt
20+
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150+
Faternities and Sororities
Student organizations
FO R THE T E AM PL AY E R
FOR OUR GRE E K LI F E R S
FO R TH E COM MU NI T Y LE A D E R
Intramural and club sports
L E T ’S G O
BRONCS!
DIVISION I M E N’S S PO RTS BASEBALL
DIVISION I WOM E N’S S P O RT S
BASKETBALL C RO S S CO U N T RY
BASKETBALL
GOLF
C RO S S CO U N T RY
SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
SWIMMING & DIVING
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DIVISION I S P O RT S for those who live for game day
TR AC K & F I E LD (I N D O O R & O U T D O O R) WRESTLING
L AC RO S S E SOCCER SOFTBALL SWIMMING & DIVING TR AC K & F I E LD (I N D O O R & O U T D O O R) VO LLE YBALL
TICKETS ARE FREE FOR RIDER S T U D E N T S AT A L L S P O RT I N G E V E N T S!
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G O B RO N C S.COM
Step Beyond the Classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING is at the heart of a Rider education. Through internships, research, student teaching, performances, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain real-world experience that builds confidence and prepares you for what’s next.
Experiential LEARNING
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Invest in yourself.
Named a
Best Value in the North 2026 U.S. News and World Report
99% 28K
of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid
is the average student assistance package
Freshman Scholarships Ȩ Merit-based scholarships: $15,000–$28,000 per year Ȩ Legacy Award: $2,000/year Ȩ Sibling Grant: $2,000/year
Student Support Academic Success Center Offers students free programs and services designed to maximize student involvement in their own learning and development.
Comprehensive Wellness Center Integrated support for student wellbeing bringing mental health, medical care and wellness resources together in one welcoming space.
Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) Supports students in meeting their individual goals through accommodations, coaching and consultation.
Scholarship amounts apply for fall 2027 and spring 2028 applicants.
R I D E R.E D U/SC H O L A R S H I P S
Student Navigation Office (S.N.O.) Provides individualized support and guidance to new First-year and Transfer students as they transition to college.
Rider Tuition Guarantee Rider guarantees free tuition for qualified in-state students! Learn more at: R I D E R.E D U/T U I T I O N-G UA R A N T E E 6
Bronc Career Boost
Important dates:
YO U R P E R S O N A L P OW E R-U P F O R L A N D I N G A J O B A F T E R G R A D UAT I O N. Through focused coaching, practical workshops,
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Bristol Myers Squibb Deloitte Ernst & Young ESPN Johnson & Johnson JP Morgan Chase & Co. New York Mets Rolling Stone Sony Music Thomas Jefferson University Hospital » The Walt Disney Company
. . . and more.
Rolling admission remains available after the November 15 Early Action deadline.
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B.F.A. in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre application deadline
BFA majors are excluded from Rolling Admission
January 15
the real world.
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after November 15
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre application deadline
and make a successful transition from Rider to
Rider students have launched their careers at:
Early action application deadline (non-binding)
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and one-on-one support, this college-to-career program helps you take action, build connections,
Rolling Admission
November 15
200+
employers participated in Rider’s career fairs in 2025–26
400+ employers have hired Rider’s Class of 2024 graduates
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Priority application deadline for scholarship and honors consideration
May 1 »
Enrollment deposit deadline for fall admission
TA K E T H E
next step. R I D E R.E D U/A P P LY
9 in 10 Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation
Admissions admissions@rider.edu 609-896-5042
R I D E R.E D U/A D M I S S I O N S
Financial Aid onestop@rider.edu 609-896-5360
R I D E R . E D U/B R O N C- C A R E E R- B O O S T
R I D E R.E D U/F I N A I D 7
Undergraduate Majors* Arts
Radio and Podcasting
Acting for Film, Television and Theatre, B.F.A.
Social Media Strategies
Arts & Entertainment Industries Management Dance Film and Television
Sports Media Education Elementary Education
Fifth-Year Graduate Options Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Secondary Education
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Humanities and Social Sciences
Music Education
Music Education Music Production
Criminal Justice
Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
English
Guaranteed admission program with Thomas Jefferson University:
Theatre
History
Athletic Training
Voice Performance
Political Science
Game & Interactive Media Design Music
Business
Psychology Social Work
Accounting
Sociology
Business Administration
Spanish
Business Analytics
Undeclared Liberal Arts
Entrepreneurial Studies Finance Global Supply Chain Management
Science, Technology and Mathematics
Health Care Management
Actuarial Science
Human Resource Management
Behavioral Neuroscience
Information Technology Management
Biochemistry
International Business
Chemistry
Management and Leadership
Computer Science
Marketing
Cybersecurity
Sport Management
Earth Sciences
Communication and Media
Special Education
Pre-Professional Pathways Pre-Allied Health Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Veterinary
Biology
Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies
Communication Studies
Exercise Science
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Journalism
Mathematics
Browse Rider’s majors, minors and programs at . . . R I D E R.E D U/P RO G R A M S *Programs subject to change.
Public Relations
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