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Rivier University
Rivier University says yes to 82.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $52,248 median earnings.
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Rivier University sits in Nashua proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $91,727 four years out. 28.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,231 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rivier University received 1,749 applications and admitted 1,430 (81.8%), with 292 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Rivier University's 82.6% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Rivier University compares
| Rivier University | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.6% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,488 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,248 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
At $52,248, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,368). Look at Rivier University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $39,488 regardless of where you're from. At Rivier University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,231 — Rivier University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
51.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Rivier University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rivier University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,727 |
| Public Health | $72,965 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,102 |
| Psychology, General | $56,686 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,523 |
Median earnings for these 5 Rivier University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,248 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Rivier University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rivier University?
Rivier University doesn't look at test scores; its 82.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Rivier University's acceptance rate?
81.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,430 admitted from 1,749 applicants.
How much does Rivier University cost?
At Rivier University, published tuition is $39,488 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rivier University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rivier University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,248 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
- Saint Anselm College — 78% admitted
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester — 80.9% admitted
- Colby-Sawyer College — 80.1% admitted
- Plymouth State University — 87.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.