School Overview

Rivier College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Nashua, NH). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

429 Main St
Nashua, NH 03060
Main Phone: (603) 888-1311
Web Site: www.rivier.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,486 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.9% of students attend full-time, while 1.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 50 male students and 136 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 26.9% of the student body, while females made up 73.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature

• Medical Office
• Nursing

• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Commercial Art And Design
• General Arts

• Child Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology
• School Psychology

School Accreditation

Rivier College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rivier College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rivier College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Great Northeast Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.