LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University Athletics enjoyed a banner Fall 2025 semester academically, with 20 of 21 teams earning team GPAs of 3.000 or better. Rider's female student-athlete population posted a 3.55 GPA, while the male student-athletes compiled a 3.24 GPA for an overall 3.39 department-wide term GPA.

The men's and women's tennis, women's cross country, field hockey, women's lacrosse, women's soccer and softball teams went to the next level, earning team GPAs of 3.500 or better. 321 student-athletes, accounting for 75% of the Rider student-athlete population, earned a term GPA of 3.000 or better, while 58 student-athletes earned a term GPA of 4.000. In addition, five Rider student-athletes celebrated midyear graduation. 

"I'm incredibly proud of our student-athletes for an outstanding fall semester in the classroom," said Rider Coordinator of Academic Support Liz Sapudar. "Their success reflects their character and determination, and the strength of our campus community—coaches, faculty, and staff—who make it possible for them to thrive academically and athletically."