Rider University, Private university in Lawrenceville, United States
Rider University is a private institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines on a campus that covers more than 280 acres. The grounds hold academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, and libraries surrounded by open lawns and tree-lined pathways.
The institution began as a business college in Trenton in 1865 and later moved to Lawrenceville, where it gradually expanded into a full university. The merger with Westminster Choir College in 1994 brought a major music program into the institution.
The Franklin F. Moore Library contains over 481,000 volumes while Westminster Choir College's Talbott Library maintains specialized music resources with 75,000 books and scores.
The campus is spread out, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes if they plan to walk around the grounds. Signs and maps help with orientation between the different buildings and facilities across the site.
A tuition program for New Jersey residents allows students who meet certain grade and income criteria to attend at no cost. Graduates also receive a guarantee of entry-level employment or acceptance into graduate programs within six months of completing their degrees.
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