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Rivier University

Nashua, NH·Private nonprofit·1,312 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,312 students.

82%
Accept
1,312
Students
$27,692
Net Price
59%
Grad Rate
$49,400
Earnings
10 yr
$21,000
Debt

About This School

Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashua, New Hampshire with approximately 1,312 undergraduate students enrolled. Rivier University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,692 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $49,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Rivier University is a private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States. Rivier is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 59% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $21,000, and the small campus in Nashua can work well for students who want a close-knit, Catholic-affiliated environment with personalized attention. Worth considering if you have a clear major and a real plan to stay on track, but look carefully at support services and ask what the school does to help students who fall behind.

Founded
1933
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions73%
Business & Marketing7%
Education6%
Psychology4%
Biological Sciences4%
Social Sciences1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,791
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,791
Avg Net Price
$27,692
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$21,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
59%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
76%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White72%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,312 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Rivier University

420 South Main St

Nashua, NH 03060

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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