Rivier University

www.rivier.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,412

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,870

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.58%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.7%

1,838 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,424

47.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.8%

107 Graduates

About

Rivier University is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, NH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rivier University were Nursing School (160 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (18 degrees).

In 2021, 593 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rivier University. 80.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (420 degrees), 7.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $34,412, which is $11,228 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rivier University is $34,412, which is $11,228 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,870.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Rivier University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,412

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rivier University was $34,412. The cost of tuition at Rivier University is $11,228 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$26,870

2021 Value

1.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rivier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,870. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rivier University grew by 1.59%.

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

$12,762

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rivier University was of $12,762 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.3% between 2020 and 2021.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Rivier University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.4% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

1.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rivier University was 1.58%, which represents 10 out of the 634 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 1,838 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 19.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,838 applicants, 1,538 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,424 students enrolled at Rivier University in 2021.

Rivier University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,538

Accepted Out of 1,838

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rivier University was 83.7% (1,538 admissions from 1,838 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 19.4%, while admissions grew by 31.9%..

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.

Enrollment

Rivier University had a total enrollment of 2,424 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,162 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,262. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rivier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70% White, 8.29% Asian, 8.17% Black or African American, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rivier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.5%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (25.9%) and Asian Female (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rivier University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,424 students. The full-time enrollment at Rivier University is 1,162 and the part-time enrollment is 1,262. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Rivier University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

80%

2021 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 80%. 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 (2021)

White
1,696 enrolled students
Asian
201 enrolled students
Black or African American
198 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rivier University is 70% White, 8.29% Asian, 8.17% Black or African American, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 365 more women than men received degrees from Rivier University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rivier University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rivier University is Nursing School (160 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (18 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Health (368 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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 (1,792,003 people), Registered nurses (1,491,085 people), Physicians (536,212 people), Software developers (535,488 people), and Secondary school teachers (474,771 people).

The most specialized majors at Rivier University in 2021 are Health (368 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (61 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (40 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and Biology (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Health (368 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (61 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (40 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and Biology (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,285,783 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,161,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (760,932 people), Computer Systems Design (676,082 people), and Outpatient care centers (470,071 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 (2021)

Nursing School
160 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rivier University was Nursing School with 160 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

114

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

479

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University, which is 0.238 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (479).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in Nursing School, which is 0.0852 times less than the 223 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Rivier University in Nursing School, which is 11.7 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Rivier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rivier University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
420 degrees awarded
Asian
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rivier University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (55 degrees).

6.58% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
352 degrees awarded
White Male
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rivier University is white female (352 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

Operations

Rivier University has an endowment valued at nearly $46.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.2M (26.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Rivier University had a total salary expenditure of 35.5M. Rivier University employs 33 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Rivier University are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$46.2M

2021 Endowment

12.8%

growth from 2020

Rivier University has an endowment valued at about $46.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rivier University grew 12.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.24M 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

$15.2M

2021 Salaries

1.66%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Rivier University paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($35.5M) and a 1.66% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rivier University paid a total of $3.99M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rivier University were Assistant professor with 33 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rivier University were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rivier University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 7 employees.

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