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RIVIER COLLEGE

  • 420 South Main St
  • Nashua, NH 03060
  • OPEID College Code: 00258600
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  • General Phone: (603) 888-1311
  • President: William Farrell, Ph.d
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,256
  • College Mascot: Raiders
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Rivier College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Rivier College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants178700878
Number Granted Admission (%)143 (80%)570 (81%)713 (81%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)51 (36%)185 (32%)236 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam23098%
ACT ® Exam4017%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430510
SAT ® Math420530
SAT ® Writing440520
 
ACT ® Composite1721
ACT ® English1722
ACT ® Math1622
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving89%30%24%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,745$4,614$818$9,150
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.1%2.6%2.0%
Number in Default101213
Number in Repayment473455623
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$23,965$23,275$22,285
In-State Tuition and Fees$23,965$23,275$22,285
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,965$23,275$22,285
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,154$8,718$8,260
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,712$7,416$7,000
Other Expenses$2,160$2,160$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,160$2,160$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$36,319$34,993$33,545
In-State$36,319$34,993$33,545
Out of State$36,319$34,993$33,545
Off Campus
In-District$35,037$33,851$32,785
In-State$35,037$33,851$32,785
Out of State$35,037$33,851$32,785
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,325$26,435$25,785
In-State$27,325$26,435$25,785
Out of State$27,325$26,435$25,785
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree--5--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-14659-
Human Resources Degree---1-
Management Information Systems Degree--1--
Marketing, Other Degree--7--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree--13--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree---3-
Computer Science Degree--37-
Information Technology Degree--2--
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree---7-
Curriculum and Instruction Degree---3-
Early Childhood Education Degree-----
Education Administration Degree---7-
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs Degree--103-
Education, Other Degree---18-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Degree---12-
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Degree---7-
Elementary Education Degree--2129-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree---4-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree---10-
Reading Teacher Education Degree---4-
Secondary Education Degree---2-
Social Science Teacher Education Degree---5-
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--4--
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree---6-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree---3-
English Composition Degree-----
English Language and Literature Degree--4--
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree-----
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies Degree--20--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Mental Health Counseling Degree---9-
Nursing Degree-125---
Nursing Science Degree--7612-
 
History
History Degree--1--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--8--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-21--
Liberal Arts, Other Degree-----
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-----
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree--156-
School Psychology Degree2----
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree--16--
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs Degree-----
Political Science Degree--2--
Sociology Degree--6--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art Studies Degree-18--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,256
    • Undergraduate: 1,486 Graduate: 770
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 447 Female: 1,809
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 272 Female: 1,214
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 175 Female: 595
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,123 Part-Time: 1,133
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 967 Part-Time: 519
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 156 Part-Time: 614
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien20.09%
American Indian100.4%
Black342%
Asian713%
Hispanic653%
White1,82481%
Unknown25011%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18301%
Ages 18-1938517%
Ages 20-2139317%
Ages 22-2432214%
Ages 25-2933215%
Ages 30-342019%
Ages 35-391687%
Ages 40-4929613%
Ages 50-651266%
Age Over 6530.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees29326231
Faculty Status7474-
Tenured Faculty3333-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service7474-
Primarily Instruction7474-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial34304
Other Professionals83758
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1028319
Clerical And Secretarial584315
Skilled Crafts66-
Service and/or Maintenance37334
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,091 (68)$62,236 (24)$52,739 (44)
Professor$66,127 (19)$70,360 (11)$60,307 (8)
Associate Professor$58,941 (19)$60,101 (7)$58,265 (12)
Assistant Professor$50,761 (15)$47,000 (4)$52,129 (11)
Instructor$45,098 (15)$55,500 (2)$43,498 (13)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,985 (6)$90,494 (3)$87,477 (3)
Professor$89,140 (3)$89,051 (2)$89,320 (1)
Associate Professor$81,147 (1)- (-)$81,147 (1)
Assistant Professor$92,672 (2)$93,380 (1)$91,964 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,447 (74)$63,548 (27)$53,941 (47)
Professor$67,056 (22)$70,745 (13)$61,727 (9)
Associate Professor$59,314 (20)$60,101 (7)$58,890 (13)
Assistant Professor$53,710 (17)$52,881 (5)$54,055 (12)
Instructor$45,098 (15)$55,500 (2)$43,498 (13)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes21196115
Unduplicated Athletes1707199
Baseball1616-
Basketball231112
Field Hockey16-16
Lacrosse331221
Soccer421824
Softball15-15
Track and Field, X-Country332310
Volleyball331617
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$14,546$12,900
Assistant Coaches-$2,197$1,318
 
Coaches
All Coaches321418
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Lacrosse624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male49%
Female55%
 
By Race
Black-
Asian57%
Hispanic56%
White53%
Unknown64%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less39%
5 Years48%
6 Years50%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Burglary31
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary41
Vehicle Theft2-
Arson-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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