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Rivier University

Nashua, NH

Rivier University, founded in 1933, is a private, Catholic-affiliated university. Its 68-acre campus is one mile from downtown Nashua.

Rivier University

Nashua, NH

Tuition & Fees

$33,405

$33,405

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Not Reported

undergraduateRatios

20%

male

80%

female

1

teacher

15

students

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,534
Declined + 574
Total Received 2,108
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Private (nonprofit)

1,404

undergraduate students

834

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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Codes

SAT 3728
ACT 2520

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School Facts

Rivier University, founded in 1933, is a private, Catholic-affiliated university. Its 68-acre campus is one mile from downtown Nashua.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,238
Established in 1933
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Nashua, NH

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.

Rivier University
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
17%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
66%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,534
Declined + 574
Total Received 2,108

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank
Essay
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Valerie Leclair
Executive Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
P: 603 897-8507
F: 603 891-1799
rivadmit@rivier.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $32,440
Room $5,870
Board $5,850
Additional fees $965
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $46,325

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Valerie Patnaude
Executive Director of Student Financial Services
vpatnaude@rivier.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Joanne Merrill (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Great Northeast Athletic Conference, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association
Mascot
Raiders
School colors
blue and grey

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology
Biology Education
Biotechnology
Business
Business Administration
Business Management
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Counseling
Counseling/School Psychology
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity Management
Early Childhood Education
Education/Community Leadership
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership/Learning
Educational Studies
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Finance
Global Studies
Health Care Administration
History
Homeland/International Security
Human Development
Human Services
Individualized Studies
Information Technology
Information Technology Management
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Middle/Secondary Education
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Political Science
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychology
Public Health
School Counseling
School Psychology
Social Studies Education
Sociology
Special Education
Sport Management
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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

2,238

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

1,404
students

Female
80%
1,118

Male
20%
286

37%

834
students

Female
82%
682

Male
18%
152

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

68%

959
students

Female
76%
727

Male
24%
232

32%

445
students

Female
88%
391

Male
12%
54

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Student Break-down

3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

60%

Transfer applicants accepted

44%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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 Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Dey Barriga
Director of Global Engagement
603 897-8781
dbarriga@rivier.edu

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