Rivier University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,508

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,227

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

1,749 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,879

67.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58%

153 Graduates

About

Rivier University is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, NH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rivier University were Nursing School (120 degrees awarded), General Health Services (23 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees).

In 2023, 772 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rivier University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (418 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (196 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $36,508, which is $11,933 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rivier University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $36,508, which is $11,933 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,227.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Rivier University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,508

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rivier University was $36,508. The cost of tuition at Rivier University is $11,933 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$28,227

2023 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rivier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,227. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rivier University grew by 2.61%.

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

$13,695

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rivier University was of $13,695 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.0657% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Rivier University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rivier University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rivier University received 1,749 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.37% annual growth. Out of those 1,749 applicants, 1,430 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,879 students enrolled at Rivier University in 2023. 88% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rivier University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,430

Accepted Out of 1,749

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rivier University was 81.8% (1,430 admissions from 1,749 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.37%, while admissions grew by 3.92%.

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

88%

Submission Percentage (2014)

155

Scores Submitted (2014)

88% of enrolled first-time students at Rivier University in 2014 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 2,879 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,939 students and the part-time enrollment is 940. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rivier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.9% White, 29.1% Asian, 8.09% Black or African American, 2.78% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rivier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.9%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (3.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (53.1%), followed by Asian Female (22.2%) and White Female (9.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rivier University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,879 students. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,939 and the part-time enrollment is 940. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,465 enrolled students
Asian
837 enrolled students
Black or African American
233 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rivier University is 50.9% White, 29.1% Asian, 8.09% Black or African American, 2.78% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 334 more women than men received degrees from Rivier University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rivier University is white (418 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (196 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rivier University is Nursing School (120 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (23 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (194 degrees awarded), Health (416 degrees), and Education (58 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 (1,624,895 people), Registered nurses (1,563,377 people), Software developers (629,778 people), Secondary school teachers (523,491 people), and Other managers (376,173 people).

The most specialized majors at Rivier University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (194 degrees awarded), Health (416 degrees), Education (58 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Rivier University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (194 degrees awarded), Health (416 degrees), Education (58 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,620,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,075,544 people), Computer Systems Design (1,136,704 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (852,522 people), and Banking & related activities (594,444 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.

Most Common (2023)

Nursing School
111 degrees awarded
Computer Science
94 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
94 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Rivier University was Nursing School with 111 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

553

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (553).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.36 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in Nursing School, which is 12.6 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Rivier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rivier University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
418 degrees awarded
Asian
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rivier University is white (418 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (196 degrees).

6.61% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
360 degrees awarded
Asian Male
130 degrees awarded
Asian Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rivier University is white female (360 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (130 degrees).

Operations

Rivier University has an endowment valued at nearly $42.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.92M (14%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Rivier University had a total salary expenditure of 44.9M. Rivier University employs 47 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Rivier University are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Assistant professor (11), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Endowment

$42.4M

2023 Endowment

6.31%

growth from 2022

Rivier University has an endowment valued at about $42.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rivier University grew 6.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.34M 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: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.1M

2023 Salaries

4.72%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rivier University paid a median of $17.1M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($44.9M) and a 4.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.66% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rivier University paid a total of $5.36M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rivier University were Assistant professor with 47 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rivier University was Female Assistant professor with 36 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rivier University.

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