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Rivier University
Nashua, NHPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Nashua, NH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading545 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 585
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences70% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,230
Earnings 5yr: $115,222
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,727
Earnings 5yr: $84,892
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,901
Earnings 5yr: $91,210
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,592
Earnings 5yr: $64,112
Debt: $38,500
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,965
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,102
Earnings 5yr: $69,272
Debt: $27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,294
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,206
Earnings 5yr: $52,700
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,686
Earnings 5yr: $48,244
Debt: $27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,672
Earnings 5yr: $52,753
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,523
Earnings 5yr: $49,644
Debt: $27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,672
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biotechnology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,082
In-State Tuition$39,488
Out-of-State Tuition$39,488
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
70%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,599
+-4% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,248
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$227/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
27%
Men73%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 27% men and 73% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$74,997
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