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Rivier College was founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. It is a private college of liberal arts and is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 65 acres. The college offers a number of programs in liberal arts, sciences and the professions. It offers over 60 master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. Rivier College is organized into the following schools:
Rivier College’s athletics department fields more than 12 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III. They are nicknamed as the Raiders and participate in sports including basketball, baseball, softball, cross country, and soccer.
The main campus of Rivier College is in Nashua, NH (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Rivier College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Rivier College students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Rivier College had 2,177 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. Females make the bulk of the student body at Rivier College.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Rivier College belong to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Rivier College
420 South Main St
Nashua, NH 03060
General Phone: (603) 888-1311
http://www.rivier.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Education and Teaching | 128 | education courses, elementary school teaching, early childhood special ed, educational administration, school counseling, education of learning disabled, secondary teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 89 | business management, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | creative writing, English composition, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology, school psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | family studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rivier College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rivier College had a total enrollment of 2,177 students (1,678 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 19% |
| Women | 81% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Rivier College offers campus housing for 423 of its 1,678 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashua, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,115 | 804 | 72% | 323 | 40% |
| Men | 191 | 130 | 68% | 60 | 46% |
| Women | 924 | 674 | 73% | 263 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,800 |
| Room and board | $ 8,718 |
| Room charge | $ 4,848 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rivier College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258600)
Rivier College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $67,421 | 6 | $60,290 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $56,834 | 16 | $55,471 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $47,087 | 10 | $55,544 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 11 | $43,113 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $59,590 | 43 | $52,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rivier College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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