by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Rivier University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Rivier University came in at $39,488 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,410; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,078 |
| Fees | $1,410 |
| Total | $39,488 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Rivier University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Rivier University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Rivier University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Rivier University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Rivier University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,412 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,445 |
| One Year Ago | $36,508 |
| Most Recent Year | $38,078 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Rivier has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 4.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $41,186 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.36%, so a year from now students could pay around $40,815.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $40,815 |
| In 2 Years | $42,186 |
| In 3 Years | $43,603 |
| In 4 Years | $45,068 |
| In 5 Years | $46,582 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $171,672.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Rivier University, go to the Rivier University Financial Aid page.
