Rider University

Rider University  is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher learning housed on two campuses — in Lawrenceville  and Princeton, N.J. Rider enrolls more than 3,150 undergraduate and 880 graduate students from 41 states, two U.S. territories, and 58 countries. Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, Rider connects rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students in and out of the classroom. The University consists of three academic units: The Norm Brodsky College of Business, The College of Arts and Sciences (including the Westminster Choir College), and The College of Education and Human Services – and offers 90+ undergraduate programs and 20+ graduate programs.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Rider on the list of best northeast schools and a best green college. The Princeton Review ranks Rider as “A Best 389 College.”

NJ Independent College Alum Saves Lives During Fourth of July Weekend Flash Floods in Texas – 2025

Scott Ruskan ’21, Rider University, is being celebrated as an “American hero” for his rescue efforts during first official mission with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Graduates of the independent colleges and universities in New Jersey go on to careers in research, education, accounting, healthcare and the arts. For some, like Scott Ruskan, their career path includes service to country and others as members of the Armed Forces. Scott enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2020 while attending Rider University. Click here for his story that has garnered national attention.

Independent college graduates demonstrate the knowledge and skills to take on challenges of all sizes. ICUNJ joins others across America in thanking Scott and the other crew members for their service.