Rider Results

Where your potential becomes a plan

At Rider University, we deliver more than a degree. We offer transformative experiences that shape who you are and where you’re headed. Through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and strong corporate partnerships, our students gain the skills, confidence, and direction to succeed.

Career Preparation That Changes Lives

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Rider students follow a personalized path that combines academic excellence, Engaged Learning experiences and dedicated career support. According to our latest First Destination Report, 90% of bachelor’s degree recipients were employed, pursuing graduate studies, volunteering, or serving in the military within one year of graduation. That’s 9 out of 10 students, transformed by a Rider education and already making their mark.

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Where Our Graduates Go

The impact of a Rider education is visible in the paths our graduates take, across industries and around the world. Here are just a few of their recent destinations.

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Student success

Hear from Angilee Blake '25 and Ethan Elkin-Handelman '25 as they share their stories.

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In the News

Scott Ruskan

Rider alumnus rescues nearly 200 people in Texas flood

Scott Ruskan ’21 lauded as ‘American hero’ for first official rescue mission

Sophia Caparas

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Rider alumni honored among NJ’s top educator graduates

Sophia Caparas '25 and Emilie Beals '25 received this year’s Distinguished Clinical Intern Award

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Community spirit drives new owner of a local favorite business

Patrick Jones ’18 takes over Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs in Lawrence

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Alumni Stories

Our alumni network is full of bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and changemakers — all transformed by their time at Rider.

Clinton Asante-Addo ’24

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From the NFL to MLB: Clinton Asante-Addo '24

An internship with the Giants leads to a full-time role with the Mets

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Kaylee Ettinger '22

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

"Participating in Rider’s Semester in Los Angeles program helped me to narrow down exactly what I wanted to do post-graduate."

Karla Lopez-Rosa

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Karla Lopez-Rosa '23

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a dual minor in homeland security and Spanish

“I came to Rider from a very under-resourced high school, but everyone here made sure that that never got in my way.”

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Bri Barone '23

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and English

“At Rider, I found my home, my family and a chance for new beginnings to a bright future.”

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Student Rider Story

Sam Haines '23

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

"Rider taught me to feel confident in asking questions. The faculty care about your success and will guide you in the right direction."

Student Rider Story

Stanford Knox '23

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Master of Business Administration (anticipated 2025)

“Rider is a great University for those wanting to further their education in liberal arts.”

Victoria Burd

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Victoria Burd '22

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and History

“My Rider experience has helped me recognize the importance of being a lifelong learner, of continuing to create, wonder and inquire about the world around me.”

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Sleyker Tarifa '22

Accounting B.S.B.A.

“Rider University opened the door for me to continue my education.”

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Mike Hernandez '23

Sport Management

“Without a doubt, Rider has given me the opportunities and guidance I wanted plus more.”