Rivier University

Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Rivier University reported a 81.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Rivier University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Nashua, NH, with an SAT reference of 1070. The historical average net price is $28,082 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

1,749 applicants

SAT reference

1070

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,082

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Rivier University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—10701175

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,248

Student Body

1,231

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Rivier University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$23,321
$30,001 – $48,000$23,978
$48,001 – $75,000$25,106
$75,001 – $110,000$27,352
$110,000+$31,359

Top Majors at Rivier University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions134
Business, Management & Marketing29
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice15
Education13
Biological & Biomedical Sciences10
Psychology10
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5
History3
English Language & Literature2
Family & Consumer Sciences1

Financial Aid at Rivier University

About Rivier University

Official website: https://www.rivier.edu/

Admissions: https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Rivier University

What is the acceptance rate at Rivier University?

Rivier University reported a 82% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,749. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Rivier University?

The historical 82% acceptance rate suggests Rivier University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rivier University?

The imported historical records for Rivier University include an SAT reference value of 1070. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Rivier University?

The stored historical average net price at Rivier University is $28,082 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $22,763 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Rivier University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Rivier University is 55%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $52,248. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Rivier University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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