Rivier University
Nashua, NH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,394
Graduate Enrollment: 970
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 83.68%
Male/Female: 23% / 77% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 27.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 73.1%
Black: 9.0%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Black: 9.0%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,773
In-State tuition: $35,512Out-of-State tuition: $35,512
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,380 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,330 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,028 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,330 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,198 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,990 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,956 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,936 |
| $30k-48k | $21,649 |
| $48k-75k | $27,158 |
| $75k-110k | $28,160 |
| $110k+ | $29,249 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,956 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,834 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,421 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $57,090 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $64,679 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | $51,497 ($4,291) | |||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 17 | $460 | $44,690 ($3,724) | $48,654 ($4,055) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | $27,000 | $278 | $34,163 ($2,847) | $42,094 ($3,508) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 1 | $33,133 ($2,761) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 97 | $449 | $101,465 ($8,455) | $105,872 ($8,823) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $27,000 | $277 | $40,066 ($3,339) | $60,484 ($5,040) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | $73,214 ($6,101) | $77,031 ($6,419) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 22 | $27,000 | $276 | $43,171 ($3,598) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 15 | $48,589 ($4,049) | $50,486 ($4,207) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,634 ($2,886) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 43 | $38,500 | $250 | $65,313 ($5,443) | $61,517 ($5,126) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 157 | $27,000 | $278 | $69,865 ($5,822) | $73,734 ($6,145) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,808Full time faculty: 26%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $40,959,845 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $46,188,018 (2022)