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Rivier University

Rivier University is a small, private institution located in Nashua, nh. Founded in 1933, Rivier University offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,329 undergraduates
cost $36,610 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Rivier University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
70 days away FAFSA® deadline

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October
16
178 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rivier University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,610
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,362
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,330
Cost of attendance* $54,502
Average financial aid package $14,850
Estimated cost $39,652 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,610
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,362
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,330
Cost of attendance* $54,502
Average financial aid package $14,850
Estimated cost $39,652 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rivier University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,329, with gender binary students split 25% male and 75% female.

Total enrollment

1,340

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 420 South Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
phone 603-888-1311
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Campus activities board

Campus ministry

Student nurses association

Theater club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rivier University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rivier University?

Rivier University is located in Nashua, nh.

What is the acceptance rate at Rivier University? 

The acceptance rate for Rivier University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Rivier University?

The average high school GPA for Rivier University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rivier University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rivier University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $218,008.

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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

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