Acceptance
83%
Avg SAT
1070
Tuition
$39,488
Grad Rate (4yr)
45%
Retention
76%
Earnings
$52,248
AI Overview
Rivier University, a Catholic institution in Nashua, New Hampshire, combines liberal arts with strong professional programs—particularly excelling in communication, media studies, and public relations. The close-knit campus fosters a supportive, faith-informed community where students know their professors personally. Goal-oriented learners who want hands-on preparation for careers in communications and related fields thrive here. The university's distinctive commitment to service learning means you'll apply classroom knowledge to real community needs from day one.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$39,488
Room & Board
$15,636
Average Net Price
$28,082
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Federal Loans
70%
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,956
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$52,248Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$26,956Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
120 graduates
$91,727
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
19 graduates
$69,102
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
15 graduates
$56,686
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
11 graduates
$48,523
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
40+ programsAnd 28 more programs available
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