- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 545–590 reading and writing, 510–585 math
- Average net price: $28,227 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rivier University reviews each application.
Rivier University GPA requirements
Rivier University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rivier University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rivier University acceptance rate
Rivier University admitted 1,461 of 1,769 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rivier University (formerly Rivier College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Nashua, New Hampshire, with 1,252 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rivier University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 545 | 550 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 520 | 585 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1070 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rivier University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rivier University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,227 a year at Rivier University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Rivier University with a 3.0 GPA?
Rivier University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Rivier University?
Rivier University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Rivier University?
Rivier University's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,461 of 1,769 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Rivier University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Rivier University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Rivier University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Rivier University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Rivier University students have?
The middle 50% of Rivier University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 545–590 in reading and writing and 510–585 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Rivier University?
A lot: Rivier University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Rivier University consider legacy status?
No. Rivier University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Rivier University accept AP credit?
Yes. Rivier University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Rivier University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,227 a year at Rivier University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Rivier University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rivier UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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