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Rivier University Teaching Programs

Rivier University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashua, NH. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Rivier University Rankings

Rivier University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 30	State — New Hampshire
Overall Quality	#113 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#1375 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Rivier University?

Contact information for Rivier University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	420 South Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
Phone:	6038881311
Website:	www.rivier.edu/
Admissions:	www.rivier.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.rivier.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Rivier University?

You can apply to Rivier University online at: https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/

Rivier University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rivier University

Here’s what Rivier University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rivier University?

Rivier University maintains an acceptance rate of 83%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Rivier University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 545 and 590. Math scores were between 510 and 585.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1055 to 1175.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Rivier University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	593	433	73%
Women	1,176	1,028	87%

Can I Afford Rivier University?

The average net price after aid at Rivier University is $27,692. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,078
In-State Fees	$1,410
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,078
Out-of-State Fees	$1,410
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,488
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,488

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Rivier University receive some form of financial aid (280 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Rivier University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,754 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,917.

Student Loan Debt

70% of Rivier University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,805 per year.

Rivier University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,665 students enrolled at Rivier University. Rivier University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,312 undergraduate students at Rivier University, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rivier University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	53
Black or African American	124
Hispanic	95
White	942
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	34

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rivier University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Hampshire	105
Massachusetts	77
New York	9
Rhode Island	6
Connecticut	5

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rivier University Graduate Student Diversity

1,544 of Rivier University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rivier University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rivier University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	719
Black or African American	69
Hispanic	32
White	531
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	10

Online Learning at Rivier University

Rivier University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

144 undergraduate students at Rivier University took at least one online class — of those, 142 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 331 students took at least one online class and 492 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Rivier University

These teaching majors are available at Rivier University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	9	4	—	13
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	10	—	12
Special Education and Teaching	3	3	—	6
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	5	5
Education, Other	—	3	—	3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Rivier University

Rivier University offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rivier University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.