Rivier University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Rivier University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,180 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1933 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Rivier University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
55
Fair
Rivier University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Rivier University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Psychology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
70%
Bad
The student retention rate at Rivier University is fair at 70% (below New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Rivier University is below average - 51%. Nearly 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Rivier University is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$34,600
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $33,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Rivier University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,100, which comes to a total of $34,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Rivier University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 1,540 applications were submitted and 1,166 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rivier University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Rivier University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rivier University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Rivier University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,500 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Rivier University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rivier University Location and Maps



Post Address: Rivier University, 420 South Main St, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060, USA
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