Rivier University
Rivier University is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in an urban area, in Nashua.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,431 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 267 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 195 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rivier University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,990, and fees were $1,100. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,990 and $1,100 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students2,431 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate73% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1988 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1996 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 11/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
68%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $345/credit | |
In State Students | $345/credit | |
Out of State Students | $345/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $570/credit | |
In State Students | $570/credit | |
Out of State Students | $570/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,525 | $15,525 | $15,525 |
ADN | 70 | $24,150 | $24,150 | $24,150 |
BSN | 125 | $43,125 | $43,125 | $43,125 |
FNP | 50 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $28,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Rivier University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 40% | $4,343 |
Other Federal Grant | 17% | $1,036 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $2,994 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $19,136 |
Federal Student Loans | 92% | $6,133 |
Private Loans | 22% | $13,684 |
$21,453
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,794 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,523 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,228 |
$75,001 to $110,000$24,910 |
Over $110,000$25,052 |
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Student Population
1,426
Undergrads
1,005
Graduates
1,898
Women
533
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
73% |
Asian |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.