Rider University
About
Rider University, a vibrant private institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is best known for its student-centered focus and exceptional professional preparation, anchored by the highly regarded Norm Brodsky College of Business and the world-renowned Westminster Choir College. On its scenic suburban campus, students experience a close-knit and active community bolstered by over 150 student organizations and competitive Division I athletics. What truly sets Rider apart is its unique Engaged Learning Program—a graduation requirement ensuring every student gains real-world experience through internships, research, or community service—which leverages the university’s prime location between New York City and Philadelphia to launch successful careers.
Wikipedia:Rider University is a private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States. It consists of three academic units: the Norm Brodsky College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Westminster Choir College, and the College of Education and Human Services.
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Rider University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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