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Rider University is recognized by The Princeton Review as a Best Northeast College and U.S. News & World Report ranks Rider among the top Best Value Schools in the North! 

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Free tuition guaranteed for eligible New Jersey residents

Rider University 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 full TAG and Pell grants, you may be eligible to attend Rider University tuition-free when you apply as an undergraduate student for the spring 2025, fall 2025 or spring 2026 start terms. Terms and conditions apply.

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The Campaign for Rider University

Rider's biggest fundraising campaign ever just got even bigger. With a new goal of $100 million, join the 16,000 others who have made a gift so far.

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Nov 25 - 12:30pm

Virtual Nursing Information Sessions

This session is only for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.

Join us for a nursing information session and discover how Rider can help take your career to the next level.

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Dec 04 - 12:00pm

Graduate Admissions Virtual Drop-In Hours

*M.A. in Athletic Leadership ONLY

Have your admission-related questions answered by a member of the graduate admission team.

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Dec 04 - 6:00pm

Graduate Admission Information Session

Program: Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) – Virtual (Zoom Video Conference)

Join us for a graduate information session and discover how Rider can help take your career to the next level.

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Rider University works to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are embraced in all that we do. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We embrace inclusive excellence by educating and engaging the community through a range of DEI initiatives. View Rider's Nondiscrimination Policy and learn how we foster an inclusive environment that enables all to achieve success.