Rivier at a Glance

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The College

  • A Catholic coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through day and evening courses; emphasizes academic excellence, pre-professional and professional preparation
  • Two schools: School of Undergraduate Studies, School of Graduate Studies
  • Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary
  • More than 60 programs leading to associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees; the only doctorate of education in the state of New Hampshire
  • Nashua campus: 44 buildings; over 68 acres
  • Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
  • Education programs approved by the NH State Department of Education
  • AS/BS/Master's programs accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)

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Enrollment

  • 2,256 total student population (undergraduate day and evening, graduate, full-time and part-time)
  • 973 undergraduate day students
  • 513 undergraduate evening students
  • 770 graduate students
  • 35 doctorate students
  • F-1 international students from Nepal, Romania, Bolivia, India, Thailand, China, Myanmar, Kenya, Greece, Macedonia, Russia, Australia, United Kingdom, South Korea
  • Student/faculty ratio 18:1

Organization

  • President: Dr. William J. Farrell
  • 30-member Board of Trustees
  • 19-member Alumni Council
  • 17-member Parents Council
  • 80 full-time faculty members

Tuition

Tuition (2010-2011)

Undergraduate

  • Full-time day or evening tuition: $24,420/year
  • Room and Board: $9,522/year
  • Nursing Clinicals: $814/credit

Undergraduate Evening

  • Tuition $276/credit

Graduate

  • Tuition (excluding nursing): $456/credit
  • Nursing Clinical Courses: $814/credit
  • Ed.D. courses: $456/credit

Financial Information

  • College endowment $26.5 million as of December 31, 2009.
  • More than $27 million in financial aid (includes loans) processed annually; $6.8 million in institutional funds

Student Services

  • Four residence halls, capacity 450 students
  • Athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and are a member of the Great Northeast Atlantic Conference (GNAC)
  • Intercollegiate sports offered: Women's volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, softball, cross-country, soccer; Men's baseball, basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball
  • Student Activities and Orientation Office offers various educational, recreational, social and entertainment programs and services
  • The Multicultural Office provides student advocacy, culturally based programs and scholarship opportunities for students of all cultural backgrounds
  • Counseling Center provides individual/group services to full-time undergraduate community
  • Career Development Center offers career counseling and guidance to students and alumni related to self assessment, occupational exploration, employment and postgraduate opportunities
  • Campus Ministry offers pastoral counseling, retreats, Bible study, interfaith networking, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), and outreach to the needy on the local, national, and international levels

Facilities

  • 44 buildings
  • Resources of the Regina Library and Educational Resource Center include 91,000 volumes and access to more than three million volumes in 12 area libraries. Students also have online access to 59 licensed databases in virtually every academic subject.
  • Education Center: a 43,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex features:
    • Education Resource Center and curriculum library, with the latest textbooks, computer software, videotapes, and other media
    • Early Childhood Center/Laboratory School serving 200 children, ages 12 months to 6 years
  • Laboratories for: Biology, Chemistry/Physics/Nursing, Computers, Imaging, Psychology, Video, and Writing
  • Sylvia Trottier Hall, with a 26,600 square-foot, 3-story addition built in 1998 and fully equipped laboratories and teaching facilities for nursing programs
  • McLean Financial Center provides access to real-time financial data and live world headline news
  • BAE Student Research Lab
  • The Academic Computer Center
  • Writing and Resource Center for tutoring and study support in core areas
  • Muldoon Health and Fitness Center
  • Art Gallery
  • Career Development Center

Alumni

  • More than 14,000 alumni worldwide, which includes more than 10,000 in New England, 6,000 living in New Hampshire

Community Services

  • Speakers Bureau (faculty and staff) with expertise ranging from parenting to international affairs
  • Art Gallery (free and open to the public)
  • Student internships (paid and unpaid)
  • Humanities Series features free or minimal-charge events (performers, lecturers, concerts, etc.)
  • Partnerships with several Nashua-area elementary schools
  • Special programs: summer camps (Camp Robotech, Sports Camps); Rivier College Teacher Recertification Program which offers POPs, and CEUs applicable to Massachusetts and New Hampshire recertification.

Conference Services

  • Provides meeting space for community meetings and a variety of other related activities
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Overview

Established in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier College is a Catholic, co-educational institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional courses of study. One of the most affordable private institutions in the region, Rivier is proud of its strong academic programs, close-knit community, and commitment to service.