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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
- Website: www.rivier.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,177
- College Mascot: Raiders
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 166 | 672 | 838 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 139 (84%) | 565 (84%) | 704 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 39 (28%) | 178 (32%) | 217 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 213 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 29% | 25% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,989 | $3,559 | $895 | $7,386 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 623 | 610 | 463 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,160 | $20,655 | $20,655 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,160 | $20,655 | $20,655 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,260 | $8,364 | $7,564 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,110 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,000 | $6,220 | $6,220 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,420 | $32,019 | $31,329 |
| Out of State | $33,420 | $32,019 | $31,329 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,660 | $30,035 | $30,035 |
| Out of State | $32,660 | $30,035 | $30,035 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $25,660 | $23,815 | $23,815 |
| Out of State | $25,660 | $23,815 | $23,815 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,177 Undergraduate: 1,424 Graduate: 753
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 495 Female: 1,682
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 283 Female: 1,141
- Graduate Gender Male: 212 Female: 541
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,043 Part-Time: 1,134
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 924 Part-Time: 500
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 119 Part-Time: 634
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 10 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 33 | 2% |
| Asian | 58 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 2% |
| White | 1,733 | 80% |
| Unknown | 285 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 357 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 392 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 272 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 315 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 178 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 190 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 327 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 133 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 279 | 223 | 56 |
| Faculty Status | 73 | 65 | 8 |
| Tenured Faculty | 39 | 35 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 73 | 65 | 8 |
| Primarily Instruction | 73 | 65 | 8 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 26 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 79 | 59 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 93 | 73 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 61 | 41 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 25 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,404 (60) | $62,586 (22) | $54,404 (38) |
| Professor | $61,772 (18) | $66,180 (9) | $57,364 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $60,859 (22) | $66,118 (10) | $56,477 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,128 (13) | $39,240 (2) | $55,654 (11) |
| Instructor | $43,252 (7) | $41,600 (1) | $43,527 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,315 (5) | $86,997 (3) | $82,792 (2) |
| Professor | $91,901 (2) | $91,901 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $77,404 (2) | $77,190 (1) | $77,618 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $87,965 (1) | - (-) | $87,965 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,358 (65) | $63,617 (25) | $55,071 (40) |
| Professor | $63,114 (20) | $67,819 (11) | $57,364 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $61,066 (24) | $65,849 (11) | $57,018 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,474 (14) | $39,240 (2) | $57,014 (12) |
| Instructor | $43,252 (7) | $41,600 (1) | $43,527 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 140 | 74 | 66 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 126 | 62 | 64 |
| Baseball | 18 | 18 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Soccer | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,870 | $11,885 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 29% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 51% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 6 |
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