Paying for Rivier University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $37,791 3.23% $12,871 12.95%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Rivier University (Rivier) is $37,791 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,871. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $33,160.
75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $17,373. It could cover 45.97% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $39,133 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Rivier's 4-year tuition is $159,546, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $237,500.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Rivier University is $37,791. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.23% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $33,160.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,010 , a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Rivier Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,610$16,692
2023-2024$37,791$17,315
Change % 2023-20243.23%3.73%
2024-2025$39,010$17,961

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $12,871. The graduate tuition has been risen by 12.95% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,163.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $14,538 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 13.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Rivier Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,395$16,692
2023-2024$12,871$17,315
Change % 2023-202412.95%3.73%
2024-2025$14,538$17,961

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Rivier. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $385. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $697.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$376
2023-2024$385
2024-2025$394
Graduate2022-2023$680
2023-2024$697
2024-2025$714

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,315 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.
The Rivier's 2024 on-campus COA is $56,506 and off-campus COA is $57,772.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Rivier
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$37,791
Room & Board$14,943$13,029
Personal Expenses$2,372$5,552
Books & Supplies$1,400
Cost of Attendance$56,506$57,772
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Rivier Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Rivier?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Rivier is $159,546.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Rivier 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,611$39,449$40,306$41,180$159,546
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,449$40,306$41,180$42,074$163,009
Class of 2030Fall 2026$40,306$41,180$42,074$42,987$166,548
Class of 2031Fall 2027$41,180$42,074$42,987$43,920$170,162
Class of 2032Fall 2028$42,074$42,987$43,920$44,874$173,856

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $237,500.
Rivier 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$57,630$58,777$59,948$61,144$237,500
Class of 2029Fall 2025$58,777$59,948$61,144$62,364$242,234
Class of 2030Fall 2026$59,948$61,144$62,364$63,610$247,066
Class of 2031Fall 2027$61,144$62,364$63,610$64,882$251,999
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,364$63,610$64,882$66,180$257,035

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $168,008.
Rivier 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$40,257$41,404$42,575$43,771$168,008
Class of 2029Fall 2025$41,404$42,575$43,771$44,991$172,742
Class of 2030Fall 2026$42,575$43,771$44,991$46,237$177,574
Class of 2031Fall 2027$43,771$44,991$46,237$47,509$182,507
Class of 2032Fall 2028$44,991$46,237$47,509$48,807$187,543

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Rivier University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Rivier
In-StateOut-of-State
Rivier University$37,791
Southern New Hampshire University$16,450
Dartmouth College$65,511
New England College$27,114
Saint Anselm College$46,810
Franklin Pierce University$44,963
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