Rivier University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,078

4.3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,584

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.6%

1,769 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,777

67.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.9%

137 Graduates

About

Rivier University is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, NH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Rivier University were General Computer & Information Sciences (202 degrees awarded), Computer Science (187 degrees), and Nursing School (127 degrees).

In 2024, 914 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rivier University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (379 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (363 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $38,078, which is $14,078 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $38,078, which is $14,078 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,584.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Rivier University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,078

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rivier University was $38,078. The cost of tuition at Rivier University is $14,078 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rivier University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,584

2024 Value

1.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Rivier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,584. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Rivier University grew by 1.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rivier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,986

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rivier University was of $13,986 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.12% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rivier University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Rivier University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.19% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rivier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Rivier University received 1,769 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.14% annual growth. Out of those 1,769 applicants, 1,461 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,777 students enrolled at Rivier University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rivier University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,461

Accepted Out of 1,769

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rivier University was 82.6% (1,461 admissions from 1,769 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.14%, while admissions grew by 2.17%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rivier University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Rivier University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rivier University had a total enrollment of 2,777 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,866 students and the part-time enrollment is 911. This means that 67.2% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rivier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 27.4% Asian, 6.73% Black or African American, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Two or More Races, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.036% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rivier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.2%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.25%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (47.7%), followed by Asian Female (21.8%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rivier University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,777 students. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,866 and the part-time enrollment is 911. This means that 67.2% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rivier University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rivier University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Rivier University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rivier University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,424 enrolled students
Asian
762 enrolled students
Black or African American
187 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rivier University is 51.3% White, 27.4% Asian, 6.73% Black or African American, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Two or More Races, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.036% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 134 more women than men received degrees from Rivier University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rivier University is asian (379 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (363 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Rivier University is General Computer & Information Sciences (202 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (187 degrees) and Nursing School (127 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rivier University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (405 degrees awarded), Health (374 degrees), and Education (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rivier University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,584,634 people), Registered nurses (1,557,766 people), Software developers (665,356 people), Secondary school teachers (536,257 people), and Other managers (346,866 people).

The most specialized majors at Rivier University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (405 degrees awarded), Health (374 degrees), Education (40 degrees), Protective Services (15 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rivier University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Rivier University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (405 degrees awarded), Health (374 degrees), Education (40 degrees), Protective Services (15 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rivier University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,091,767 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,801,726 people), Computer Systems Design (739,994 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,663 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,291 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rivier University.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2024)

69 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Rivier University was Registered Nursing with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rivier University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

390

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

524

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University, which is 0.744 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (524).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rivier University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.81 times more than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in Nursing School, which is 11.8 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Rivier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
379 degrees awarded
White
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rivier University is asian (379 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (363 degrees).

8.86% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
457 degrees awarded
White Female
445 degrees awarded
White Female
428 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rivier University is white female (457 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (445 degrees).

Operations

Rivier University has an endowment valued at nearly $41.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.66M (18.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Rivier University had a total salary expenditure of 49.6M. Rivier University employs 48 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Rivier University are Female Assistant professor (38), Male Assistant professor (10), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University are: Management, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Endowment

$41.5M

2024 Endowment

2.08%

decline from 2023

Rivier University has an endowment valued at about $41.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Rivier University declined 2.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.38M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rivier University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.5M

2024 Salaries

8.21%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Rivier University paid a median of $18.5M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($49.6M) and a 8.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.72% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.28% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Rivier University paid a total of $5.17M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University were Management with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

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