Rivier University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	408
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, Rivier University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Rivier University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Rivier University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Rivier University is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Hampshire is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Rivier University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,512

Cost of attendance at Rivier University in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,512

Cost of attendance at Rivier University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Rivier University received on average $20,799 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,799

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	55	32%	$4,728	$260,041
Other Federal Grant	55	32%	$5,319	$292,541
State Grant/Scholarships	32	19%	$3,234	$103,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	170	99%	$18,592	$3,160,579
Total Grant & Scholarships	171	100%	$20,799	$3,556,620

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rivier University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rivier University students is 60.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.3%.

60.4%

asian 57.1% 4 students
African American 42.9% 3 students
white 64.0% 87 students
unknown 50.0% 4 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students
Mixed Race 69.2% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rivier University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rivier University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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