About Rivier University

Founded in 1933, Rivier University. is a Private college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,396 full time undergraduate students, and 1,239 full time graduate students.

The Rivier University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 66 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rivier University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate70%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

71% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 27% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rivier University.

19%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
44%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
31%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
69%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
93%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
7%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
56%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
94%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
19%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
44%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
31%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
69%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
93%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
7%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
56%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
94%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    31 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    39 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    47 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    47 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    47 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    47 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    47 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rivier University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rivier University?

18 Students rated Rivier University

juan - 08/06/2023

I think it a really good school but it need to get update in-turns of housing. Also food as not begin really good for the pass year i think they need to work on bring new food and try different food from other culture to be more diverse. But i think the school has good potential in becoming better.

Brittany - 05/05/2021

Very nice school, this school was recommended to me by a coworker and I found the application to be an easy process. The first class I am completing now was a good introduction. I however have found the school to be pricey especially the core nursing classes.

Svetlana - 11/10/2019

Rigid leadership, poor student support, lack of offering in courses, no accommodations to adult working students, lack of flexibility, no acceptance of different opinions, poor diversity among faculty members and staff, this is one of reason why they don't understand cultural diversity, this is the reason University has very poor diversity among students.

Perla - 07/12/2019

Rivier has a lot to offer however there are things it needs to work on. The professors are easy to talk to but the material could be organized better. I feel like sometimes the curriculum doesn’t focus on what is intended to be achieved by the end of the semester. However the professors are intelligent and for the most part have good office hours outside of the classroom. The school is small so there aren’t a lot of parties and there is a good distribution between commuters and residents at the school.

Rivier University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rivier University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rivier University is 70%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I had a very difficult time in high school, starting with the death of my grandmother that was a close friend, and went down hill ffor a while. Needless to say, it was difficult to get a college to believe that I had the maturity to be successful. Being accepted to Rivier College was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. The educational opportunities, strong friendships, and personal growth and achievements that I have experienced over the past year has been life changing. Not many of my friends from high school can say that they have had the opportunity to meet television and music celebrities up close and personal. From stars from "The Real World" to our director of Multicultural Affairs who was a singer with the Platters and has shared her awesome experiences with us, Riv students are getting their monies worth. My school, although small, does an amazing job exposing its's students to cultural, spiritual, and civic responsibility and I am glad to be a part of it. I was afraid to leave home last fall, but in a very short period of time, I learned that I had wings could fly.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is has a great vibe. I attend mostly night classes and I don't feel any different than when I take day classes. Not sure what is especially unique but I do know Its a terrific school.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The cafeteria--it's a buffet! I know it's probably not that impressive compared to some schools, but I personally enjoy it. Most of my friends think the food is gross, but I like it and I love the fact that you can have however much you want. Also, the library, the super fast internet service, and the awesome people I've met there.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are dedicated, hard-working parents, full time employees, and students who are always available to help other students out with academics and/or personal issues.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The Education program because it is completely hands-on.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Rivier is best know for it's nursing and education programs.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I knew how to apply for scholarships before attending this school. I feel this process would have helped me financially before taking out loans.

    Read all 9 answers

  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A place where they will do anything to make sure you do not fall behind in your acedemics with all the new excitng things college has to offer!

    Read all 8 answers

  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person that is use to small and likes small, a person that is determined and ready to work hard for what they want. Definatly a nursing major. The school offers MBA is a lot of majors in a 5 year porgram!

    Read all 8 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Students who are not willing to work hard and party alot should not attend this school.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I wouldn't say there is something extremely frustrating. Although it made things easier that they chose our first semester classes for the incomming freshmen it was a little frustrating that we did not have the chance to have some say in it. We ended up in the classes they wanted instead of having any chose what so ever like some of my friends had have.

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  13. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about the school and probably any school for students it that this year as an incoming freshman we have to baord three people to one dorm because the is an over-abundance of freshman students this year.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academic department is excellent. the teachers are supportive and informative on the lecture side of it. However, the clinical side of clinicals can be a nightmare. It's all about personalities. If your clinical instructor and you do not get along well or do not gel she or he can make sure you fail and that's it--all the money and time you invested because of this one person's opinion. I've lost a few fellow students to them being flunked out by the clinical instructors who don't seem to be there to support you and work with you-- the feeling is they are against you. It's really too bad. I think it's based upon the old fashioned nursing model of putting people through hell and seeing who can land safely. It's really a horror show I'm just trying to get through because I love nursing and know this is my path. I've had friends who graduated tell me to just get through the undergrad part of this process. I think most people are so relieved they graduate they just forget about it and don't talk about it.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    see naked truth below

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

79%

female

21%

male

1,396

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,239

Total Grad Students

58%

Out-Of-State

42%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

19%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Rivier University receive some sort of financial aid. 38% were awarded federal grants. While 82% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$11,610

Room and Board

43,010

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,701
$30 - $48K
$22,029
$48 - $75K
$21,003
$75 - $110K
$28,167
$110K & UP
$28,939

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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