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Engaged learning. For life. Life is about possibilities. Learning at Rider is about YOUR possibilities: You ll find an amazing range of hands-on opportunities to develop your talents and strengths, make a difference and prepare for a career from internships and co-ops, student/faculty research, leadership development, service learning and more. That s the promise of a Rider education.
3,700 students attend Rider from 39 states and more than 70 countries around the world. 82 % of all freshmen and 60% of all undergraduates live on campus. 73 Number of countries our international students call home. Beyond the expected. Most colleges offer programs like internships, study abroad and leadership development. What distinguishes Rider from other universities is the quality, depth and variety of those experiences. From day one, you ll be encouraged to become involved in the classroom, in campus organizations, in career planning and in the community. You ll immerse yourself in learning and in doing. Rider s Lawrenceville, New Jersey, campus is home to the College of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and the School of Fine and Performing Arts. 2 rider.edu/engagedlearning 3
Create your path. What most triggers your passion for learning: Working on a funded research project? Taking on a leadership role in a campus organization? Volunteering each week in the community? Put your learning into action at Rider. 4 rider.edu/engagedlearning 5
98 % Faculty holding Ph.D.s or the highest degree in their field. 22 Average class size. 12:1 Student/faculty ratio. Learning together makes us stronger. At Rider, we believe that learning together results in more creative thinking and more enduring results. You ll be surrounded by faculty and staff who will support you on your learning journey and you ll collaborate with classmates who bring diverse perspectives and insights to your studies. You ll always be valued for your contributions and ideas. 100 + Faculty and student collaborations last year resulted in more than 100 joint presentations at national and regional conferences. 6 rider.edu/engagedlearning 7
65 % Rider faculty who partner one-on-one with students on research projects. 1,000 + Every year, Rider students complete more than 1,000 internships, co-ops and field placements as part of their degree studies. 8 in 9 Number of Rider students selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program in the past nine years. 8 rider.edu/engagedlearning 9
Explore your interests. Express your talents and develop your leadership skills with confidence and support in the company of friends. Rider celebrates your journey of selfdiscovery and gives you countless opportunities to go outside your safety zone to push your limits and soar! You ll feel yourself growing as you take on new challenges. 200 + Performances by Rider students annually on campus, in Philadelphia and New York City, nationwide and abroad. No education is complete without the richness of the arts. At Rider, the arts are alive in major student productions of plays and musicals every semester art exhibitions and impressive guest appearances by leading writers, artists and performers. A dress rehearsal for Spring Awakening. 10 rider.edu/engagedlearning 11
100 + Undergraduate majors and minors, plus pre-professional programs and fifth-year graduate options. Business Administration Accounting Advertising Business Administration Business Economics Entrepreneurial Studies Finance Global Supply Chain Management Health Care Management Human Resource Management Information Systems Application Development E-Business & Multimedia Network & Enterprise Management International Business Management & Leadership Marketing Organizational Psychology Sport Management Undeclared Business Accelerated Business Degree Programs 3-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) 3-year BSBA + 1-year MAcc or MBA 4-year BSBA + 1-year MAcc or MBA Education Business Education (Teacher of Business) Elementary Education Bilingual Early Childhood English as a Second Language (ESL) Middle School Multidisciplinary Concentration Special Education Secondary Education Bilingual Biology Chemistry English (Literature or Writing) English as a Second Language (ESL) French Geosciences German History/Social Studies Mathematics Spanish Special Education PRINCETON CAMPUS Music* Music Education* Music Education/Voice Performance (Double Major) Organ Performance Piano Sacred Music* Theory & Composition* Voice Performance * Primary Instrument of Organ, Piano or Voice Liberal Arts and Sciences American Studies Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Communication Studies Criminal Justice Economics English Cinema Studies, Literature, Writing Environmental Sciences Film, TV and Radio French Geosciences German Global Studies Graphic Design Health Sciences History Integrated Sciences & Math Journalism Marine Sciences Mathematics Organizational Psychology Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Sociology Spanish Sports Media Undeclared Liberal Arts Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Allied Health Pre-Law Pre-Med, Pre-Dental Fine Arts, Music & Performing Arts LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS Arts Administration Art Dance Fifth-Year Graduate Options General Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Music Master of Business Administration (MBA) Theatre Master of Arts in Applied Psychology Dance Master of Arts in Business Communication Performance Master of Arts in Homeland Security Dance Studies (Combined with Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education Only) Fine Arts Art Music Studies Musical Theatre Popular Music Studies Theatre Performance Technical Theatre 12 Theatre Studies rider.edu/engagedlearning 13
70 % Seven out of 10 Rider students complete at least one internship, field experience or co-op position before graduating including many paid assignments. Rider offers a variety of real-life experiences and networking opportunities. I truly believe that anything is possible at Rider. Internships, co-ops and more. We re close to New York City and Philadelphia. That means you re close to abundant career development opportunities from internships and co-ops to service learning. You ll test drive your interests, gain critical professional skills and make invaluable networking connections. Mikaela Batts 18 Major: Film, TV and Radio Internship: Syfy and USA Networks, Production Departments, through NBCUniversal s Campus 2 Career Program and The Emma Bowen Foundation, New York City Campus Involvement: Rider University Network (RUN), National Broadcasting Society (Rider Chapter), Rider University Dance Ensemble and Multicultural Student Leadership Institute Apply what you learn in class to the real world. 14 rider.edu/engagedlearning 15
Do what you learn. At Rider, what happens in the classroom doesn t stay in the classroom. A true education depends on rich, hands-on learning that expands your horizons. You ll be encouraged to apply what you learn through our impressive professional internships, student-faculty research, honors and study-abroad programs, and volunteer experiences. With the achievements and credentials you earn, you ll stand out from the competition when you graduate. 30,000 Hours of community service contributed by Rider students each year. BELIEVE WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: Christopher Werner 13 was a student teacher at Trenton s Grace A. Dunn Middle School, where he now teaches seventh-grade social studies. I always wanted to teach in an inner-city school. Through Rider s service learning program, I gained valuable experience with an after-school program to help prepare me. People sometimes suggest Chris should consider a suburban school. Then I remember the kids, and I know that they need people who care about them, he says. If not me, then who? 16 rider.edu/engagedlearning 17
Options to study abroad include semester-long global experiences, plus short-term, faculty-led trips in many majors. Learning has no borders here. Immerse yourself in another culture through study abroad. Take Rider s Global Village teleconference class with students halfway around the world. Spend spring break working at an orphanage in Santo Domingo. There s no limit to where Rider can take you. JAPAN FRANCE MOROCCO 18 rider.edu/engagedlearning 19
It was standing room only to see Big Sean at Rider s Fall 2015 concert in the Student Recreation Center. 2,000 Rider students holding campus leadership positions. Rider is nationally recognized for its student leadership development programs. It s all about balance. The best reward for a challenging day of classes is to relax and unwind. At Rider, you ll never be at a loss for things to do and friends to join you. You deserve it! The bonds you forge with faculty and friends will last a lifetime. 20 rider.edu/engagedlearning 21
Head to the city! Whether it s for sightseeing or shows, auditions or internships, Rider s campuses are 90 minutes by train to the heart of Manhattan and an hour to downtown Philadelphia. Rider s unbeatable location. Our campuses are: 35 miles from Philadelphia 48 miles from New York City 50 miles from the Jersey Shore NEW YORK New York City PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Westminster Choir College Princeton Rider University Lawrenceville NEW JERSEY 22 rider.edu/engagedlearning 23
BRONCS SPIRIT NCAA Division I Broncs You can learn more about our teams and their records at gobroncs.com. Division I Men s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Wrestling* * All Division I sports compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) except wrestling, which competes in the Eastern Wrestling League (EWL). Division I Women s Sports Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Volleyball Rider s athletic program also includes an active cheerleading squad. Intramural Sports Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Floor Hockey Handball Soccer (Indoor & Outdoor) Softball Volleyball Club Sports Badminton Baseball Dance Equestrian Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Men s & Women s) Soccer (Men s & Women s) Softball Table Tennis Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Unified Sports (with Special Olympics NJ) Volleyball (Men s & Women s) 24 rider.edu/engagedlearning 25
284 Rider alumni who are presidents, CEOs or leaders of national or international corporations or organizations. 92 % Rider graduates employed or pursuing graduate study within a year of graduating. The best is yet to come. A great future is the best return on your investment in a Rider education. Our students are living proof. By his junior year at Rider, Jake Tuff 15, was interning at a classic rock station in New York City then moved on to become a production intern at the top-ranked Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, where he now works. Rider is the reason I have this great job. I had so much fun and acquired an insane amount of experience there. Now, I m living the dream! Read more about Jake s story at rider.edu/outcomes 26 rider.edu/engagedlearning 27
99 % of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and gift aid. $84.4 MILLION Amount Rider annually awards in scholarship and gift aid. At Rider, we re proud to be private and affordable. You ve read about the many advantages of Rider s private university experience. Our generous scholarship and financial aid programs focus on making our bottom line costs extremely competitive with most public colleges and universities. Let us show you how Rider can help you to afford the education of your choice. Our personalized approach looks at a wide variety of factors. The award offer we make is tailored to your unique talents and personal circumstances. Most importantly, we re committed to ensuring that Rider remains affordable throughout your four years here. Learn more about Rider s scholarships, grants and financial aid at rider.edu/finaid Next step: Come visit! A campus visit is a great way to get to know us. We offer plenty of opportunities for you to do so, year round, including: Open Houses $33,000 Average financial aid package at Rider. Weekday & Saturday Campus Tours & Interviews Be a Rider Student for a Day (priority given to high school seniors and transfer students) For details and reservations: rider.edu/visitrider Important Deadlines November 15 Early Action (Non-Binding)* Optional FAFSA Deadline for Early Action Awarding * If auditions are required, you must audition by December; no early action for Musical Theatre. January 1 Deadline for All Musical Theatre Applications January 15 Preferred Freshman Deadline for Scholarship Consideration February 1 Priority Deadline for Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) April 1 Scholarship Deadline for Transfer Students May 1 Enrollment Deposit Deadline for Fall Admission Deadlines for January Enrollment December 1 Application and Scholarship Deadline for Freshman and Transfer January Admission January 8 Enrollment Deposit Deadline Westminster College of the Arts Auditions 2016-2017 Many of the majors offered in Rider s Westminster College of the Arts require an audition as part of the admission process. For audition requirements, please visit rider.edu/ugauditions. Applying to Rider You can apply online using the Rider University Application (rider.edu/admissions) or the Common Application (commonapp.org). 2016-2017 Expenses Tuition $ 39,080 Fees* $ 1,015 Room & Board $ 14,230 Total $ 54,325 * Includes a one-time Orientation Fee Check our website for the latest information about application deadlines. rider.edu/admissions 28 29