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The main campus of Rivier College is in Nashua, New Hampshire (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 Post-Master's certificate.
Rivier College offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Rivier College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 26% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Rivier College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,216 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Rivier College.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at Rivier College belong to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Rivier College
420 Main St
Nashua, NH 03060
General Phone: (603) 888-1311
Admissions Phone: (603) 897-8507
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 897-8510
http://www.rivier.edu
Rivier College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 185 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, math teaching, education courses, English teaching, educational administration, education of learning disabled, early childhood special ed, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 172 | registered nursing, nursing science, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 57 | business management, human resources, MIS, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | political science, sociology, English, English language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, child psychology |
| Art Studies | 8 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care facilities management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Rivier College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 235 | 25 |
| Bachelor's degree | 166 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 121 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Rivier College had a total enrollment of 2,216 students (1,469 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 51% |
| Massachusetts | 36% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Rivier College offers campus housing for 423 of its 1,469 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 919 | 240 | 26% | 240 | 100% |
| Men | 198 | 54 | 27% | 54 | 100% |
| Women | 721 | 186 | 26% | 186 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| 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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 897-8507
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,655 |
| Room and board | $ 7,564 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,110 |
Financial Aid:
Rivier College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 897-8510
Rivier College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $62,638 | 9 | $59,020 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $52,405 | 17 | $53,717 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $45,838 | 15 | $50,315 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $41,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $56,087 | 46 | $52,290 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
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
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rivier College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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