First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rivier.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 117 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 5 |
Show the other 13 majors
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Public Health | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Manchester-Nashua, NH
430,462 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
192 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
66.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,740 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell9 mi
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester17 mi
- Saint Anselm College17 mi
- Merrimack College18 mi
- Fitchburg State University20 mi
- Southern New Hampshire University21 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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