Academic Life at Rivier University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Rivier University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Rivier University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 14 students per faculty member, Rivier University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. At Rivier University, 29% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Rivier University can choose from 29 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Rivier University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Rivier University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Rivier University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Rivier University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 286 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Rivier University retains and graduates its students — 76% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Rivier University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Rivier University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Rivier University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Rivier University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Rivier University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Rivier University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies