Private Non-profit 📍 Nashua, New Hampshire 👥 1,231 students

Rivier University

#17 of 30 in New Hampshire

🟡 Moderate

52% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

52%

40% 60% 80%

🎓

52%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

🔄

76%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

📝

83%

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$39,488

In-State Tuition

Per year

💵

$28,082

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

💰

$52,248

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Rivier University's 52% graduation rate places it in the Moderate tier — at a moderate completion level.

Top Graduation Rates in New Hampshire

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	St Joseph School of Nursing Nashua	100%	🟢 Excellent	100%	$23,438
2	Dartmouth College Hanover	96%	🟢 Excellent	98%	$68,268
3	Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth Portsmouth	95%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
4	Harmony Health Care Institute Merrimack	87%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
5	Empire Beauty School-Hooksett Hooksett	83%	🟢 Excellent	97%	N/A

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.