Rivier University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Nashua, NH
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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,777

Location Nashua, New Hampshire
Website rivier.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, sits on a suburban 68-acre campus approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston. Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, the private Catholic institution maintains its religious heritage while serving students of all faiths. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, education, and business administration, operating both traditional day programs and accelerated evening formats for working professionals. Students reside in six campus residence halls, with first-year students typically housed in Trinity Hall. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Raiders, participating in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Rivier University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rivier University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#823
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#517
Best Colleges in New Hampshire

#6
Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

#4
Best Value Colleges in New Hampshire

#18

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1055/1175

Acceptance Rate

82.6%

Applications Due Oct 16, 2026
Enrollment Rate 15.3%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,488

Costs for Rivier University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,488
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$1,410
Room and Board		$15,636
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,450
Total One Year Cost		$60,384

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rivier University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 55% of students major in Health Professions, 11% in Education, and 11% in Business.