Rivier University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Rivier, the most telling number is not just the 82.6% acceptance rate. It is that only 3% submitted SAT scores, so your strategy starts with grades, fit, and affordability. If you do send scores, aim near the top of the 1055–1175 range to make them a clear plus.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Rivier University facts and stats
Rivier University enrolls about 1,252 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Rivier’s freshman retention rate is 76%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The university has a 6-year graduation rate of 51%, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Nashua, NH
How do your scores compare at Rivier?
Key Rivier University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
October 16
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Rivier is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For the October 16 Regular Decision deadline, an August SAT or September ACT is the latest practical retake for scores to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Rivier is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $39,218. About 88% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,518. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Rivier University, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $56,848 before aid. Financial assistance is common, with 88% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $16,672. Merit awards average $5,518, which can further reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $43,189.
Student life at Rivier University
48% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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