
A valuable education depends on rich, hands-on experiences that expand horizons.
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Rider University’s Engaged Learning Program combines your academics, career goals and personal interests to guide you through eye-opening, life-changing opportunities in nearby communities and all over the world. Communication skills and teamwork become integral to learning. Students are encouraged to join in discussions, express opinions and be creative problem-solvers. With an average class size of 21 and a 10:1 student/faculty ratio, their classes are small and collaborative. They are distinguished authors, educators, scholars, scientists, performing artists and researchers an impressive 97% hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field. Rider's professors are passionate about their disciplines, but teaching is their top priority. Interdisciplinary majors are plentiful, and dual majors are encouraged. Academic ExcellenceĪt Rider, students can choose from 100+ undergraduate majors and minors and 50+ graduate programs through the Norm Brodsky College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, and Westminster College of the Arts. Rider is a beautiful campus, but the connections, lessons, and feeling students’ find here will follow them anywhere.
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It's a unique environment dedicated to giving students the self-confidence, skills and strong foundation essential for professional and personal success. That commitment is shared by the entire University community, where every member is available to support students and their goals. The University's student-centered commitment begins with its engaged professors whose focus is on teaching and mentoring students. Our students are at the heart of everything that happens at Rider. The University’s central location in New Jersey offers great opportunities for exploration, culture, leadership development, internships and jobs. Rider's hands-on approach to engaged learning teaches students to think critically,communicate clearly and prepares them to serve as both leaders and team members.


Rider University provides the support to follow your drive and the freedom to explore your options. Learn more.Whether you know exactly what you want to do or are still figuring it out, you’ve come to the right place. Comprised of students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Task Force on Rider and the History of Slavery has been charged with researching the University’s history in respect to its relationship and connection with slavery and enslaved people, and recommending a comprehensive response to the University to recognize and educate around this past.

Task Force on Rider and the History of Slavery
