Rivier University

Nashua, NH

Rivier University

Nashua, NH

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Tuition & Fees

$40,163

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

25%

male

75%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,376
Declined 253
Total Received 1,629
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Private

1,340

undergraduate students

1,211

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1933, Rivier University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 68-acre campus in Nashua, New Hampshire—one mile from downtown.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,551
Established in 1933
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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68-acre, suburban campus in Nashua (population: 88,341), 20 miles from Manchester and 45 miles from Boston. Served by bus; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Manchester; train serves Lowell, MA (15 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Rivier University
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH
03060

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
17%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
66%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Admit Rate

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,376
Declined 253
Total Received 1,629

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,373

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,791
Housing $8,604
Food $6,856
Additional fees $2,372
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $57,023
Average Financial Aid - $17,373
Total with Avg. Aid $39,650
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 603 897-8510
F: 603 897-8810
sfs@rivier.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Great Northeast Athletic Conference, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Education, Other yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security, Other yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Marketing, Other yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Nursing Science yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,551

total students

50%

in-state

50%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

53%

1,340
students

Female
75%
1,010

Male
25%
330

47%

1,211
students

Female
60%
725

Male
40%
486

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

71%

946
students

Female
70%
658

Male
30%
288

29%

394
students

Female
89%
352

Male
11%
42

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Student Break-down

11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented China
Ecuador
India
Kenya
Nepal
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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