Rivier University, NH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Rivier University Rankings
Affordability42
Selectivity5
Retention29
Graduation7
Earnings50
Diversity28
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rivier University
90%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Education5%
Health Professions and Related Programs71%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences1%
Admissions
Getting into Rivier University
73%
Admission Rate
485
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rivier University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rivier University
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$267
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 40% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 20% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rivier University
72%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 53% | 59% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 33% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 71% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 75% | 46% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rivier University
96%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $32K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $32K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rivier University
1,376
Undergraduates
73%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
874
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 80% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 20% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 6% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 79% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 27% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 33% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rivier University, NH
St Joseph School of Nursing
1 miles, NW
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts
2 miles, E
Continental Academie of Hair Design-Hudson
3 miles, N
Harmony Health Care Institute
5 miles, N