NASHUA, NH · PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Rivier University reported a $28,082 average net price, a completion rate of 55.2%, $79,087 median earnings four years after completion, and $26,956 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
Rivier University’s median earnings were $79,087 four years after completion and $72,517 five years after completion, based on 483 and 507 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
Rivier University reported a $28,082 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $23,321 for households below $30,001 and $23,978 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $23,321 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $23,978 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $25,106 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $27,352 |
| $110,001+ | $31,359 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
Rivier University reported a completion rate of 55.2%, a retention rate of 76.0%, a Pell-recipient share of 28.3%, and a federal-loan share of 69.7%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among Rivier University completers was $26,956 across 604 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$26,956
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 437 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
1 Rivier University program met this site’s evidence threshold, including Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other private nonprofit institutions in New Hampshire that match Rivier University on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The Rivier University FAQ reports $28,082 average net price, $79,087 four-year median earnings, and $26,956 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $28,082 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
Rivier University’s median earnings were $79,087 four years after completion and $72,517 five years after completion, based on 483 and 507 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among Rivier University completers was $26,956 across 604 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
