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About Rivier University

catholic missionnursing and health focusmasters level programsaccessible admissions

Rivier University is a private university in Nashua, NH, known for its catholic mission, nursing and health focus, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 84%, Rivier University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 275 students each year. Rivier University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Rivier University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $22,129 per year; the sticker price of $53,422 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Rivier University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

84%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Rivier University

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Test Score Strategy
Since Rivier is test optional, there is no need to submit scores that fall below their typical range. Focus your application energy on your grades, activities, and recommendations instead.
Demonstrated Interest
Rivier is located in Nashua, which is very accessible from Boston and southern New England, so schedule a campus visit or attend an open house because showing up in person signals genuine interest and helps you speak specifically about the campus community in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Rivier University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$53k/yr$23.3k
30k-48k~$53k/yr$24.0k
48k-75k~$53k/yr$25.1k
75k-110k~$53k/yr$27.4k
110k+~$53k/yr$31.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,228
Undergrad Enrollment
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