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Nashua, NH · Manchester, NH
| Rivier University | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,082/yr | $10,864/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,321/yr | $4,587/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,956 | $26,814 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,978/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,106/yr | $9,416/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,352/yr | $15,451/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,359/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,636/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,060/yr | $7,648/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,450/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,499/yr | $15,451/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,488/yr | $7,724/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,488/yr | $9,284/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 70% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1055–1175 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1070 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,749 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,430 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 292 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Required | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 30% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,248/yr | $66,479/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,475–$70,095 | $43,635–$98,059 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 41% |
| Black students graduating | 20% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,599/yr | $53,671/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 19% |
| Pell students who graduate | 36% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,442/yr | $58,415/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 60% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 18% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 60% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,598/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,636/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,231 | 1,157 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,525 | 152 |
| Average professor pay | $8,174/mo | $9,964/mo |
| Full-time professors | 31% | 27% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $62,990 | $89,334 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Nashua, NH | Manchester, NH |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1933 | 1972 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 27% | 26% |
| Women | 73% | 74% |
| White students | 72% | 81% |
| Black students | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.4% | 8.5% |
| Asian students | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 37% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 67% |
| Students age 25+ | 25% | 76% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,547/yr | $5,086/yr |
| Endowment | $41.5M | $1.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 495 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,604/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,856/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 15 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 321 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $2.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $2.6M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $21,821 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.