Rivier University's published cost of attendance is $53,499. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $23,321, middle-income families pay around $25,106, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,359.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,499 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,488 |
| Room and Board | $15,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,417 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,082 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,321 |
| $30–48k | $23,978 |
| $48–75k | $25,106 |
| $75–110k | $27,352 |
| $110k+ | $31,359 |
Rivier University's published cost of attendance is $53,499. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $23,321, middle-income families pay around $25,106, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,359. Azimuth ranks Rivier University #1163 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rivier participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects how financial aid reshapes affordability across income levels — a pattern worth understanding when comparing sticker price across institutions. Families should review Rivier's financial aid page ↗ for current aid policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,956, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,985; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,087, median federal debt of $26,956 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Rivier University earn median 4-year earnings of $79,087, placing Rivier University in the 86.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,218 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Rivier University in the 94.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rivier University #172 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Rivier University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 156 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $91,727, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 19 students earning $56,686, while Business Administration and Teacher Education round out the institution's core program portfolio with 19 and 17 graduates respectively. These programs align with stable, in-demand healthcare and allied health career pathways that support consistent post-graduation earnings and long-term financial outcomes for Rivier University students.
