Rider University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2259 United States of America #519

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Institution Info

Founded: 1865
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,636 students
Faculty: 1 130
Endowment: $64.4M
Website: http://www.rider.edu

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Rider University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1865. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 4,636 students, an endowment of $64.4M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2259 · Ranked	64,91

Research Output via OpenAlex

138

h-index

101,743

Citations

3,678

Publications

1,698

i10-index

1,41

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rider University's global ranking?

Rider University is ranked #2,259 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #519 position.

When was Rider University founded?

Rider University was founded in 1865, making it 161 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Rider University?

Rider University has a student body of approximately 4,636 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Rider University's research output?

Rider University has produced 3,678 research publications with 101,743 total citations and an h-index of 138, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Rider University's endowment?

Rider University has an endowment of approximately $64.4M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.