Rivier University

Nashua, NH
PrivateUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
82%
Enrollment
1,312
Graduation Rate
59%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,248
Retention Rate
76%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,791
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,791
Avg Net Price
$27,692
Room & Board
$14,943
Total COA
$50,999
Median Debt
$26,956

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$16,807
$30,001–48,000
$20,704
$48,001–75,000
$24,462
$75,001–110,000
$32,788
$110,001+
$30,562
Pell Grant Rate: 27%
Federal Loan Rate: 73%

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Sticker Price$52,734
Estimated Net Price$27,692 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
59%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,248
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$26,956

Top Programs

Health Professions
72.9%
Business & Marketing
7.1%
Education
5.7%
Psychology
4.3%
Biology
4.0%
Criminal Justice
3.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
0.9%
English
0.6%
Public Administration & Social Services
0.6%
Social Sciences
0.6%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing149$73,734
Business Administration, Management and Operations29$60,484
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28$42,094
Psychology, General21$43,171
Biology, General11
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Public Health9
Special Education and Teaching7
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services4$33,133
Homeland Security4
Finance and Financial Management Services4
Educational Administration and Supervision3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Biotechnology3
Marketing3

Demographics

Men 27%Women 73%
White
71.7%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
3.0%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-15
EAII2025-12-15
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.