Rivier University

Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Rivier University

Rivier University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Nashua, NH, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,231 students. The acceptance rate is 83%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,248. It has a Methodist affiliation.

83%

Acceptance

$28,082

Net price

1,231

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

1,070

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading545–590

SAT Math510–585

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,082

Average net price

$39,488

In-state tuition

$39,488

Out-of-state tuition

$15,636

Room & board

$1,400

Books & supplies

$53,499

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

70%

Students with federal loans

$26,956

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,321

$30–48K

$23,978

$48–75K

$25,106

$75–110K

$27,352

$110K+

$31,359

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing60.2%

Business14.0%

Biology6.7%

Criminal Justice5.3%

Education5.0%

Psychology5.0%

Parks & Recreation3.2%

English0.3%

Multidisciplinary0.3%

After Graduation

$52,248

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$54,599

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,547

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,231

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

73% women

27% men

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Black

10%

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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