2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$26,870
Net Price
84%
Admitted
21%
Enrolled
61%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Rivier University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,424. In 2021, there were 42 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #7 in New Hampshire and ranks #1024 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
42
Total Enrollment
2,424
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Rivier University
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New Hampshire Rank
Combining ranking factors for 12 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Hampshire, Rivier University ranks #7.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Rivier University ranks #1024.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Rivier University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 4 | 2 |
| General Psychology | 17 | – | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 15 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 4 | – |
| Total Graduates | 17 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,838 students applied to the Rivier University. The university admitted 84% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Hampshire universities is 9,579. On average, all New Hampshire institutions admit 81% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Rivier University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 80%. Compared to all New Hampshire four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.
The overall graduation rate for Rivier University is 61%, compared to 56% for all New Hampshire universities.
Compare RU to New Hampshire Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Rivier University to the average of all New Hampshire four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
RU
1,838
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
80%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
NH Colleges
9,579
Applicants
81%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 59 or 26% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 169 or 74% part-time faculty members employed at Rivier University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 59 or 26%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
RU
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
26%
Percent Full-Time
74%
Percent Part-Time
26%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NH Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
36%
Percent Full-Time
64%
Percent Part-Time
36%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Rivier University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $34,412, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,880 and the average cost for graduate fees is $315.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Rivier University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Rivier University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $14,380 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,330 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,710 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $34,412 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $52,322 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $11,880 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $315 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $12,195 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Rivier University is $26,870. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Rivier University to all New Hampshire universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
RU
$52,322
Cost to Attend
$16,156
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$26,870
Net Price
NH Colleges
$41,363
Cost to Attend
$16,112
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,733
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 171 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,045 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,156.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,045 | $16,156 |
| Pell Grants | 362 | $4,398 |
| Federal Student Loans | 930 | $7,156 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Rivier University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
RU
1,045
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
362
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
930
Federal Student Loans
40%
Federal Student Loans
NH Colleges
5,583
Grant or Scholarship Aid
36%
Grants or Scholarships
3,936
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
6,004
Federal Student Loans
39%
Federal Student Loans
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