Rivier University

Nashua, NH
420 South Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
603-888-1311

Rivier University is a private university located in Nashua, New Hampshire. It is a Catholic university founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs.

Rivier University's mission is to provide a transformative education that engages students in critical thinking, fosters collaborative learning, and prepares them for ethical leadership and service in a global society. The university is committed to academic excellence, personal development, and social responsibility.

Rivier University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate programs include business, education, nursing, and liberal arts. Graduate programs include business, education, nursing, and counseling.

Rivier University has a strong commitment to service. The university offers a variety of service-learning opportunities, such as the Rivier Bonner Leader Program, which provides students with the opportunity to serve the community while also developing leadership skills.

Rivier University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The university is also a member of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 2178

Acceptance Rate: 75.71%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.rivier.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.rivier.edu/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $52010

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $52010

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Rivier University is $200122.55. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Rivier University. For graduates of Rivier University, we saw an average early-career income of $57600.00 and mid-career income of $78900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.