Rivier University

Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Rivier University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,231 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,248 ten years after enrollment, which is 28% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 55.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,956, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.94x. The average net price after financial aid is $28,082 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Computer & Information Sciences, Computer Science, Health Services, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,248
Graduation Rate
55.2%
Median Debt
$26,956
Average Net Price
$28,082
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.47x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.94x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,231
Admission Rate
82.6%
Average SAT
1070
Retention Rate
75.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$39,488
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,488
Pell Grant Rate
28.3%
Federal Loan Rate
69.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$23,321
Income $30K–$48K
$23,978
Income $48K–$75K
$25,106
Income $110K+
$31,359

Student Demographics

Women
76.6%
White
72.2%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
2.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
68.3%

Accreditations

Programs (41)

Bachelor (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $91,727 120
Health Services Not reported 23
Business Administration & Management $69,102 19
Psychology $56,686 15
Biology Not reported 12
Teacher Education $48,523 11
Special Education Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Finance Not reported 5
Security & Protective Services Not reported 4
Secondary Education Not reported 3
Sports & Fitness Not reported 3
Public Health $72,965 3

Master (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $127,230 111
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 94
Computer Science Not reported 94
Business Administration & Management $88,901 22
Health Services Administration Not reported 16
Mental Health Services $63,294 13
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $49,672 11
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 6
Public Health Not reported 6
Teacher Education Not reported 5
Education, Other Not reported 5
Special Education $63,206 4
Educational Administration Not reported 3

Doctoral (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration Not reported 7

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 4

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $79,592 109

Graduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 14
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 3
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 3
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
English Language & Literature Bachelor 2
Biotechnology Bachelor 2
Homeland Security Bachelor 2
Public Administration Bachelor 2
Political Science Bachelor 2
Educational Administration Bachelor 1
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor 1
Practical Nursing First Professional 1
Marketing Bachelor 1

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