Rivier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4131 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1157 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1084 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #985 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,335
- Graduates
- 1,544
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rivier.edu
Rivier University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rivier University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 75% | 86% |
| Applicants | 1,749 | 614 | 1,135 |
| Admissions | 1,430 | 459 | 971 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 280 | 93 | 187 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 1 | 11 |
448 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
649 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1465 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 837 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 233 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 196 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 80 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rivier University is $28,227 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,807 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,704 |
| $48-75K | $24,462 |
| $75-110K | $32,788 |
| $110K+ | $30,562 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,508 | $12,546 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,508 | $12,546 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,508 | $12,546 |
| Fee in-district | $1,283 | $325 |
| Fee in-state | $1,283 | $325 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,283 | $325 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 495 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,460 |
| Room charge | $8,604 |
| Meal charge | $6,856 |
Rivier University majors
Rivier University has granted 241 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 390 master's across 15 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rivier University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 120 | 111 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 109 | |||
| Computer Science | 94 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 94 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 22 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 3 | ||
| Public Health, General | 3 | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 3 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |||
| Education, Other | 5 | |||
| Finance, General | 5 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 4 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 4 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Biotechnology | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Other | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 109 | 241 | 390 | 12 |
Rivier University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 53% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rivier University has published 569 scientific papers with 23,048 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Linguistics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 13 |
| 1993 | 2 | 14 |
| 1994 | 0 | 26 |
| 1995 | 3 | 23 |
| 1996 | 5 | 16 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 |
| 1998 | 6 | 37 |
| 1999 | 9 | 36 |
| 2000 | 11 | 47 |
| 2001 | 9 | 78 |
| 2002 | 15 | 117 |
| 2003 | 15 | 135 |
| 2004 | 11 | 179 |
| 2005 | 21 | 267 |
| 2006 | 6 | 411 |
| 2007 | 10 | 793 |
| 2008 | 107 | 1021 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1081 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1257 |
| 2011 | 39 | 1343 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1572 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1717 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1750 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1529 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1369 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1341 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1145 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1186 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1259 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1062 |
| 2022 | 15 | 720 |
| 2023 | 11 | 578 |
| 2024 | 9 | 483 |
Notable alumni
-
Ivan Edwards
- Enrolled in Rivier University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in biology
- Occupations
- military physicianphysicianbusiness executiveChristian minister
- Biography
-
Ivan Edwards is an American doctor, of Ugandan-European heritage, a former pastor, and a US Air Force Reserve flight surgeon, currently serving at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was involved in a community activist role in a neighborhood of Nashua, New Hampshire, and later organized a movement that opposed the sale of a historic cemetery in Uganda. He participates in public speaking. He is CEO and founder of Jovana Rehabilitation Medicine & Pain and IEME LLC, both located in San Antonio, Texas.
General info
| Alternative names | Riv |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 262 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 420 South Main St Nashua, New Hampshire, 03060 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 6038881311 |