Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Rivier University is 84.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.99%. 590 men and 1,039 women applied to Rivier and 467 men and 909 women students were accepted.
Among them, 112 men and 163 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Rivier.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,629 | 590 | 1,039 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,376 | 467 | 909 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 275 | 112 | 163 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.47% | 79.15% | 87.49% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.99% | 23.98% | 17.93% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 275 first-year students enrolled in Rivier. The proportion of full-time students is 97.82% and part-time students is 2.18%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.73% and women students is 59.27%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Rivier.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 275 | 112 | 163 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 269 | 112 | 157 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Rivier. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rivier University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Rivier.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |