Monday, Aug 21, 2023
University also recognized regionally, as a green college and for best radio station
by Rachel Stengel '14, '20
小优视频 was included among the nation鈥檚 Best 389 Colleges for 2024, according to The Princeton Review. The University was also named to the 鈥淏est Northeast鈥 and 鈥淕reen Colleges鈥 lists as well as ranked No. 7 for 鈥淏est College Radio Station.鈥
The annual list is determined by student surveys and features a number of factors that help students determine their best-fit college, including academic quality, admissions selectivity, financial aid and campus amenities, among others. Only 15% of America鈥檚 2,600 four-year colleges are profiled by The Princeton Review.
鈥淏eing ranked by a premier organization such as The Princeton Review showcases Rider鈥檚 reputation as an outstanding educational institution,鈥 says Dr. DonnaJean A. Fredeen, senior vice president of Academic and Student Affairs and provost. 鈥淏ecause of Rider鈥檚 emphasis on real-world learning and supportive campus culture, students thrive beyond the classroom.鈥
The Princeton Review noted students鈥 praise of Rider鈥檚 commitment to student success through its Engaged Learning Program and Cranberry Investment initiative. All Rider undergraduates are required to complete real-world learning opportunities through the Engaged Learning Program, while the Cranberry Investment guarantees that qualified students will obtain an entry-level job related to their field of study or be accepted into graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.
"We salute Rider for its outstanding academics and its many other impressive offerings,鈥 says Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's editor-in-chief and lead author of The Best 389 Colleges. 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to recommend it as an ideal choice for students searching for their 鈥榖est-fit鈥 college.鈥
Students surveyed also noted Rider鈥檚 robust campus life through clubs and organizations, events and traditions, as well as its welcoming community. One student says, 鈥淚 have had an amazing experience with everyone that I have met here at Rider.鈥