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Rivier University

Rivier University

Nashua, NH, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Rivier University is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Catholic Church. Rivier is based in Nashua, New Hampshire, and offers online and on-campus programs that integrate Catholic values into applied academics.The school offers a cost-saving textbook-free online education for some major programs. Nursing, business, and public health are the most popular areas of study.

Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$25,196
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$25,196
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$37,791
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$37,791
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,943
Books and Supplies
$1400
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,794
$30k - $48k
$22,523
$48k - $75k
$23,228
$75k - $110k
$24,910
$110k+
$25,052
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,554
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,604
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,951

 

Students receiving state aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4187
Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,604
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$27,629
$30k - $48k
$28,192
$48k - $75k
$22,385
$75k - $110k
$20,475
$110k+
$19,926
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,689,264
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$659,950

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,580
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,243
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$245
Students receiving federal loans
75%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,376
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,155

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
84%
Acceptance Rate
Get your chances
1629
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
117
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionOctober 16

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
49%
Out-Of-State Students
45%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 603-897-8507
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,551
Total Number of Undergrads
1,340
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
55

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
25%
 US National: 44%
75%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
49%
Out-Of-State Students
45%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
17
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
6%
White
71%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
13
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
17%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
48%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Raiders
School Colors
blue and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
107
Total Female Athletes
98
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Rivier University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,400
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Washington
Providence
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Lowell General Hospital
Rivier University
Catholic Medical Center
Fidelity Investments
BAE Systems
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Education
Business Development
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,243
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$245

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
The professors are actually willing to go out of their way to help students learn.
China
The faculty and staff at Rivier College are the most compassionate and willing to aid group of educators that I have even been lucky enough to know. I have never felt out of place, or ashamed of asking any question regardless of the class. The faculty/staff at this institution are always happy, smiling, and in positive moods. They not only go out of their way, sometimes driving an hour or more, to come to campus at a convenient time that works for me- all to assist me in understanding the course material.
Sarah from Nashua, NH
Rivier College I knew within 15 minutes that I was going to apply and attend. I found the College to be exactly what I was looking for; a small campus, comfortable, competitive, and knowing that I was not going to be just a number.

I was impressed with the positiveness from students, professor and alumni I spoke to at touring, Student Acceptance Day, and orientation. I also liked the fact that the student-to-professor ratio is small and that they professors were approachable and that there are resources available at the college for you. The college wants you to succeed.

There is a positive feeling and a sense of accomplishment at Rivier and this is important to me.
Caroline from Medway, MA
Located in a beautiful small tight knit community.
Small class sizes with professors and advisers always willing to help.
Challenging academics that fully prepare you for your career.
Julie from Salem, NH
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