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Rivier University
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  • 4 Year
  • NASHUA, NH

Rivier University

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade B minus
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade C
    8. Location
      grade B+
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C+
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B+

    About

    420 SOUTH MAIN ST
    NASHUA, NH 03060
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference

    From Rivier University

    Your Future Starts at Rivier University.

    Rivier, an NH university, is unlike any college in New Hampshire. We are focused on providing you with a holistic education—an education that focuses on your innate strengths and talents to help you achieve your greatest potential.

    The Rivier campus is filled with people like you. Each brings their own personal experience and perspective together to encourage, share, support, and ultimately make a difference in the world.

    A Rivier education fosters critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. Hands-on learning and professional development programs prepare you for success in the workforce. The University offers an innovative Employment Promise Program, the only one of its kind in New Hampshire, that supports you even after graduation.

    New for 2020

    Rivier will open a new, 35,000-square-foot Science and Innovation Center in Fall 2020 featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment, learning spaces, and technology.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    SAT Range
    880-1050
    ACT Range
    18-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $27,304 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,180 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Spotlight on Nursing

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    Rivier has the largest pre-licensure undergraduate nursing program in New Hampshire and has been a regional leader in nursing education for more than 30 years. Our Nursing faculty are highly qualified nurse educators and practitioners, and our state-of-the-art Sim Labs provide you with hands-on learning experiences, preparing you to become an accomplished and confident RN.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      11%
    • On Campus
      69%
    • Online
      20%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    868 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    428
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    39%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    52%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%

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