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Rivier University

Name: On Campus Undergraduate Tour
Start: 2026-06-04T13:00:00
End: 2026-06-04T14:30:00
Location: Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Rivier University is a private urban institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,248 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,692.

Established

1933

Motto

Altiora et Meliora

Mascot

Raider

Type

Private university

Campus Visits

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Admission Office

420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060

(603) 897-8507[email protected]

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82%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,312Students

14:1Student:Faculty

59%Grad Rate

$52,248Earnings 10yr

$27,692Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common AppRivier App

Early Action

December 1

Decision by January 1

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

✗ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,791

Room & Board$14,943

Books & Supplies$1,400

Total Cost of Attendance$50,999

Average Net Price$27,692

Median Debt at Graduation$26,956

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,807

$30–48K$20,704

$48–75K$24,462

$75–110K$32,788

$110K+$30,562

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

13:1

Study abroad

10%

Programs (74)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Campus Life

Varsity teams

NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first-two-years

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartment-style

Dining

Dion Center Dining HallDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads

1,312

Gender Split

73% / 27%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Black 11%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.7%

Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,599

10 Years$52,248

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Healthcare organizationsEducation sectorSocial services

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Raiders

Sports includeCollege baseball

History & Fun Facts

•In 1941, the college moved to its present campus location in Nashua.
•The university was incorporated in 1935 and granted the authority to offer both graduate and undergraduate level programs.
•On January 15, 1960, Massachusetts Senator John F.
•In 1991, the college became coeducational, admitting its first male undergraduate students.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

117High

Estimated from NH state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

33 mi(57 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

192 mi(333 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

272 mi(471 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MHT Manchester-Boston13 mi

BOS Boston Logan34 mi

PVD Providence TF Green70 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA33 mi · ~57 min drive

New York, NY192 mi · ~5h 33m drive

Hartford, CT92 mi · ~2h 39m drive

Providence, RI63 mi · ~1h 49m drive

Albany, NY117 mi · ~3h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive

Rochester, NY312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

Buffalo, NY376 mi · ~10h 52m drive

Philadelphia, PA272 mi · ~7h 51m drive

Pittsburgh, PA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Harrisburg, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Newark, NJ197 mi · ~5h 41m drive

Trenton, NJ243 mi · ~7h 1m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Urban campus in Nashua with easy access to downtown

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Nearby Attractions

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Downtown Nashuawalkable

Small city downtown with restaurants, shops, and cultural venues

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Mine Falls Parkwalkable

325-acre park with trails along the Nashua River

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Greeley Parkwalkable

Public park with gardens and walking paths

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Boston Metropolitan Area

Easy access to Boston attractions and opportunities

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT61

IELTS5.5

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