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Rivier University
Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,585
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $72,105
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rivier University is a private nonprofit college in Nashua, NH with 1,231 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1070 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,585 per year ($24,427 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,105 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,749
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,430
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing545–590
200800
SAT Math510–585
200800
What Rivier University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,513
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,288
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,427
- $30–48k$19,185
- $48–75k$25,289
- $75–110k$26,307
- $110k+$28,695
Get a personal estimate with Rivier University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $72,105
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,231
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White72%
- Hispanic7%
- Black10%
- Asian4%
Rivier University FAQ
What is Rivier University's acceptance rate?+
Rivier University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Rivier University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 545–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–585 on SAT Math; the average total is 1070.
Is Rivier University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rivier University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,749 students applied to Rivier University and 1,430 were admitted; 292 enrolled.
Does Rivier University consider legacy status?+
No. Rivier University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rivier University require an essay?+
Rivier University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rivier University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,513 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,585.
What is Rivier University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 183211 · How we use this data
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