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Rivier University
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Annual Tuition
$37,791
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
81.8%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
58.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$52,248
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Rivier University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Nashua, NH. With a competitive tuition profile of $37,791, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$151,164
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$22,248
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$71,316
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$293,796
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rivier University is $26,956.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$37,791
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
76.2%
Success
58.2%
In-State Cost
$37,791
Age 25+ Students
24.9%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
46 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Nashua
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,326
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,489
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,956
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Nashua metropolitan area.