Rivier University
Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · 1,231 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,321 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $23,978 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $25,106 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $27,352 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,359 |
| All incomes (average) | $28,082 |
Sticker tuition: $39,488 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Average SAT
- 1070
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $52,248
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,956
- International undergrads
- 0 (0%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing60%
Business14%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Criminal Justice5%
Education5%
Psychology5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
English & Literature0%
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