In its annual guide to the nation’s best colleges, The Princeton Review has named Rider University’s campus radio station, 107.7 WRRC-FM The Bronc, as the 15th best college radio station in the country. Rider’s radio station was the only one in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to be included on the list.

“To be named the 15th best college radio station among so many elite colleges and universities in the country with incredible communications schools and radio programs by The Princeton Review, is exceptionally gratifying,” John Mozes, general manager of 107.7 The Bronc, said. “This is a testament to our students’ hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence. I am very proud of all of their accomplishments.”

Overall in its Best 380 Colleges guidebook, The Princeton Review called Rider University “very student-oriented,” which operates a “highly respected business school and an accounting program that is “the best in the state of New Jersey.” The guidebook states that Rider prepares students for “all facets of life after college,” while fostering interpersonal relationships between successful alumni and undergraduates. Services like tutoring, writing labs, career services, internships and co-ops, as well as a host of fun social and recreational activities, are also highlighted.

“It is great validation for a publication like The Princeton Review to recognize Rider as a top-tier university in this region," Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D., president of Rider University, said. "I would like to personally extend my congratulations to John Mozes and all of the students who run our radio station for their remarkable achievement. To be recognized as one of the best in the country is certainly an extraordinary honor, and one befitting the excellent work being done at 107.7 The Bronc.”

The Princeton Review survey asked 136,000 students at 380 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences. The survey asks students 80 questions about their school’s academics, administration, student body and themselves. Princeton Review then uses a five-point Likert scale to convert qualitative student assessments into quantitative data for school-to-school comparisons.

In these surveys, Rider students singled out that internships are widely available, students are happy and friendly, and it is very easy to get around campus, not to mention great off-campus food.

“Our lists provide direct student feedback on the schools’ campus culture, program offerings and cost," Robert Franek, Princeton Review’s Senior VP-Publisher, said. "Our goal is to help applicants choose and get into their dream college — the college best for them.”

107.7 The Bronc originally went on-air Nov. 1, 1962, under the call letters WRCR and was located at 640 AM on the dial. In 1984 the station changed its dial location to 88.5 FM. In 1992, the station moved to its current dial position, 107.7 FM. In 2007, through the use of automated programming, the station began to offer 24-hour programming, even during winter and summer breaks.

Mozes, a long-time local on-air personality, joined the station in 2008, and brought with him not only his broadcast knowledge and experience, but a passion for the radio industry that he shares with students who work all facets of the radio station operation.

107.7 The Bronc follows a Hot AC format, playing the biggest hits and best variety. Its appeal is broad-based and liked by students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and the community-at-large. More information can be found at www.1077thebronc.com.

To learn more about The Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges, go to www.princetonreview.com/best380.