Rivier Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.59%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1070. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,488
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Rivier:
- Total Enrollment: 2,777, including 634 online students
- 1,252 Undergraduate, 1,525 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.7% men, 62.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 58 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Rivier Overview
Rivier University (Rivier) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashua, NH. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Rivier's tuition & fees is $39,488 for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,754.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,777 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Rivier's acceptance rate is 82.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.26%. The median SAT score is 1070.
Rivier ranked 9th in New Hampshire Colleges rankings. Rivier University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rivier University is $39,488. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,375.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,261 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,899.
| Undergraduate | $39,488 |
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| Graduate | $13,375 |
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| Undergraduate | $41,261 |
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| Graduate | $13,899 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rivier University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Rivier
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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