Rider University

Rider University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The university enrolls 4,816 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds an overall quality score of 58.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 63% and a retention rate of 82% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its career-focused offerings, Rider provides programs in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at the bachelor's level, Registered Nursing at the associate level, and Adult Health Nursing at the bachelor's level. These programs prepare students for careers in cybersecurity, information assurance, clinical nursing, and adult healthcare, combining technical and healthcare disciplines within a university setting.

Located in the large suburban community of Lawrenceville in central New Jersey, Rider's campus sits between the major metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. This strategic location provides students with access to healthcare networks and technology employers across the mid-Atlantic corridor, supporting strong career placement opportunities for graduates of both the nursing and cybersecurity programs.