Rivier University Acceptance Rate
Nashua, New Hampshire · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,749
- Admitted
- 1,430
- Yield
- 20.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rivier University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.6% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,688 to 1,749 (+4%) over that period.
Its 81.8% rate makes Rivier University more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked New Hampshire schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.6% for women vs 74.8% for men, a 10.8-point gap). Rivier University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,688 | 1,056 | 62.6% | 176 |
| 2015–16 | 1,748 | 1,002 | 57.3% | 184 |
| 2016–17 | 2,424 | 1,711 | 70.6% | 289 |
| 2017–18 | 2,286 | 1,553 | 67.9% | 267 |
| 2018–19 | 2,125 | 1,543 | 72.6% | 273 |
| 2019–20 | 1,657 | 1,240 | 74.8% | 239 |
| 2020–21 | 1,540 | 1,166 | 75.7% | 175 |
| 2021–22 | 1,838 | 1,538 | 83.7% | 319 |
| 2022–23 | 1,629 | 1,376 | 84.5% | 275 |
| 2023–24 | 1,749 | 1,430 | 81.8% | 292 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,135 | 971 | 85.6% |
| Men | 614 | 459 | 74.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Rivier University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rivier University's acceptance rate?
Rivier University's acceptance rate is 81.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,430 admitted of 1,749 applicants).
Is Rivier University test optional?
Rivier University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Rivier University?
Rivier University received 1,749 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,430.
Is Rivier University getting harder to get into?
Rivier University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.6% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.rivier.edu/.