Rivier University Tuition 2024| The College Monk

$31,040

Tuition

$49,560

Cost of Attendance

$24,900

Net Price

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Rivier University Tuition and Fees

Rivier University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Rivier University comes to around $33,540, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing costs $13,570, books and supplies cost $1,200, while the other expenses add up to $3,702.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,140	$32,140
Book & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400
Room & Board cost	$13,126	$13,126
Other Expenses	$2,894	$2,894
Total Cost of Attendance	$49,560	$49,560

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $33,540. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,200 toward books and supplies, $11,894 for room and boarding charges, and $3,702 toward other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending RU comes out to be about $50,336 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$24,900

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$21,028

$30,001 to $48,000

$20,091

$48,001 to $75,000

$24,889

$75,001 to $110,000

$28,291

$110,000+

$28,482

As for the net cost for attending RU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $25,068 at RU. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $17,433. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $19,227. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $23,810 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $26,879 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $29,258 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$88,596

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$919

Total interest paid

$21,736

Sum of Loan Payments

$110,332

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Rivier University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $88,596 for example. This will result in a $11,033 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $110,332 which is $21,736 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,140	$32,140
Room & Board Cost	$13,126	$13,126
Total Tuition & Fees	$45,266	$45,266

At Rivier University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $33,540 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $11,894 for their room and boarding expenses. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $50,336.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$10,710	$10,710
Fees	$215	$215

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at RU, the amount stands at $11,655 per year. Of this amount, $11,340 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $315 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$595
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$360

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Rivier University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The 2019-2020 fee structure places the cost per credit hour for graduate courses at $194 and the undergraduate cost per credit hour at $258. Also, Rivier University currently offers a number of online courses to students across 52 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$13,126	$10,424
Other Expense	$2,894	$4,934
Book & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at RU, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $15,872 per year, while students have to pay $15,320 a year for off-campus housing. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $13,570 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $10,218. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,200. Meanwhile, the other expenses that one needs to plan for add up to $2,302 for on-campus students and $5,102 for off-campus students.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$13,126

Off Campus

$10,424

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,894

Off Campus

$4,934

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,400

Off Campus

$1,400

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	NA	NA
Bachelors	NA	NA
Doctorate	NA	NA

Rivier University offers 16 online programs across 6 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at RU are projected to cost around $253,662 as per official data. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $25,068 for 2018-2019, $24,900 for 2017-2018, and $21,453 for 2016-2017.

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Rivier University Tuition and Fees

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Average Net Price by Family Income

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Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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Cost Per Credit Hour

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Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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