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Rivier University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1055 to 1175

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate82.6%

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rivier University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Location

Nashua, NH

Undergrad Enrollment1,252

Freshman Retention76%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate51%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Rivier?

Key Rivier University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

October 16

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

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What you'll actually pay

Rivier is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $39,218. About 88% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,518. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Out-of-State Tuition$39,218

Tuition and Fees$39,218

Room and Board$17,630

Average Merit Award$5,518

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid88%

Average Aid Package$16,672

Average Debt at Grad$43,189

At Rivier University, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $56,848 before aid. Financial assistance is common, with 88% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $16,672. Merit awards average $5,518, which can further reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $43,189.

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