Rivier University, a private Catholic institution located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The university's campus spans 68 acres (28 hectares) and includes 44 buildings. Four residence halls—Trinity, Guild, Presentation, and Brassard—provide housing for 421 students.
The university offers a variety of intercollegiate club sports and hosts a range of student services, including a student activities office, a multicultural office, a counselling centre, a career development centre, and a campus ministry. Rivier has an active chapter of Habitat for Humanity, as well as several student-run clubs such as the Model United Nations Club, Business Club, Biology Club, and Alliance Club (a Gay-Straight Alliance). Many clubs are student-run with the support of faculty advisors, and funding for these clubs is managed through the Student Government Association.
Ranking
This university has been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report in several ranking categories, showcasing its strengths in various areas. However, its positions in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education rankings have not yet been released.
While other ranking organisations are still to publish their evaluations, the U.S. News & World Report rankings emphasise the university's excellence in multiple fields.
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Ranking 2024 |
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Regional Universities North |
151-167 |
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Nursing |
535 |
Rivier University Global Rankings
QS World University Rankings (2024)
Rivier University does not appear in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Times Higher Education (THE) (2024)
In the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) global rankings, Rivier University is not listed among the ranked institutions.
U.S. News & World Report (2024)
U.S. News & World Report's global rankings for 2024, Rivier University is also not included. However, the university does receive recognition in specific categories, reflecting its strengths in certain academic or institutional areas, even though it is not featured in the overall global rankings.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Rivier University Ranking 2025
1: Will students who have already submitted funding requests that exceed their grant amount automatically be considered (or receive) additional funds?
A: Students who have incurred expenses above the grant amount they received are encouraged to complete the supplemental application. This application must be submitted with documentation of your expense(s). All efforts will be made to accommodate all requests, but we cannot guarantee that 100% of the expenses submitted will be granted. A cap of $250 in additional funding has been established.
2: How can someone reserve an item or place on hold?
A: To place a hold on a physical item, search for it in the library catalogue and click the title for more information. At the top of that page, click the checkmark icon that says Request. This will ask you to log in to your library account using the last nine digits of your Rivier ID and a PIN that you create.
3: How can one print at the library?
A: All currently enrolled Rivier students automatically receive $25 a semester in printing funds. This balance does not carry over from one semester to the next. When you log in to print from the library computers for the first time, you’ll see an icon on your desktop that says STUDENT PRINTERS – CLICK HERE. Double-click to open it up, then double-click on the printer you’d like to install. Any of the printers starting with RL are located in Regina Library