Rivier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3205 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #899 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #831 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #990 of 3,336 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,252
- Graduates
- 1,525
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 73% | 87% |
| Applicants | 1,769 | 593 | 1,176 |
| Admissions | 1,461 | 433 | 1,028 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 223 | 64 | 159 |
475 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
634 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1055
or below
75% of them
had 1175
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rivier University are 1055-1175 (middle 50% range).
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 | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1424 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 762 (28%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 224 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 187 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 123 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rivier University is $28,584 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 | $23,321 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,978 |
| $48-75K | $25,106 |
| $75-110K | $27,352 |
| $110K+ | $31,359 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,078 | $13,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,078 | $13,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,078 | $13,050 |
| Fee in-district | $1,410 | $325 |
| Fee in-state | $1,410 | $325 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,410 | $325 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 495 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,175 |
| Room charge | $8,975 |
| Meal charge | $7,200 |
Rivier University majors
Rivier University has granted 223 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs, 590 master's across 14 programs, and 15 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 | 117 | 127 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 202 | |||
| Computer Science | 187 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 13 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 16 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 3 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 5 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | |||
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 5 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Education, Other | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Other | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Biotechnology | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 69 | 223 | 590 | 15 |
Rivier University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 50% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rivier University has published 575 scientific papers with 23,650 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Linguistics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 14 |
| 1994 | 0 | 26 |
| 1995 | 3 | 23 |
| 1996 | 5 | 16 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 |
| 1998 | 6 | 37 |
| 1999 | 9 | 36 |
| 2000 | 11 | 48 |
| 2001 | 9 | 79 |
| 2002 | 15 | 117 |
| 2003 | 15 | 136 |
| 2004 | 11 | 181 |
| 2005 | 21 | 267 |
| 2006 | 6 | 413 |
| 2007 | 10 | 793 |
| 2008 | 107 | 1026 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1083 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1259 |
| 2011 | 39 | 1348 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1572 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1719 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1754 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1542 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1372 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1361 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1162 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1204 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1294 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1070 |
| 2022 | 15 | 730 |
| 2023 | 11 | 598 |
| 2024 | 10 | 498 |
| 2025 | 7 | 556 |
Notable alumni
-
Ivan Edwards
- Enrolled in Rivier University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in biology
- Occupations
- physicianbusiness executiveChristian ministermilitary physician
- 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 is a writer and poet. 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 | 274 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 420 South Main St Nashua, New Hampshire, 03060 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 6038881311 |