Rivier University

Nashua, NH • private • III | Great Northeast Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,491 • Total: 3,434

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

420 South Main St
Nashua, NH
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Website

www.rivier.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 382 (25.6%) • Female: 1,109 (74.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	59	4.0%
Black/African American	196	13.1%
Hispanic/Latino	77	5.2%
White	1,040	69.8%
Two or More Races	43	2.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

1,430 admitted from 1,749 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

58.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

48.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

76.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$55,114

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $38,078

Room & Board

$15,636

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$23,321
$30,001-48,000	$23,978
$48,001-75,000	$25,106
$75,001-110,000	$27,352
$110,001+	$31,359

Students Receiving Pell Grants

84%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$28,227

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Volleyball

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,500-$24,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,500-$24,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,000-$20,000 total

1 automatic scholarship (5 total)

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Common questions about Rivier University

What is Rivier University's acceptance rate?

Rivier University accepts 82% of applicants, from 1,749 applications.

How much does Rivier University cost?

Tuition and fees are $38,078. Families earning under $30,000 pay $23,321 on average after aid.

Does Rivier University require SAT or ACT scores?

Rivier University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Rivier University's graduation rate?

59% of students graduate within six years.