Rivier University
- Private
Rivier University: international tuition 41,860 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 53,499 USD, acceptance rate 82.6%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 82.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 545–590, Math 510–585. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 53,499 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/2. You apply through Undergraduate (First Year and Transfers) online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Rivier University?
International tuition is 41,860 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 53,499 USD.
Does Rivier University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. The pages do not confirm a university-wide merit or need-based policy for first-year international students. Only the Shurkus Scholarship (need-based) gives special consideration to them; contact the Office of Financial Aid.
What English scores does Rivier University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Rivier University?
The acceptance rate is 82.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- S4 Media2024Vlog
- Dream Big@Rivier2024Official
- Rivier University2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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The page lists a single full-time undergraduate tuition rate with no separate international rate, so this is the rate that applies to international students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Albert J. Shurkus ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
Aimed at undergraduates lacking financial resources, with the page stating special consideration for international students.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript or GED is needed.Required
- EssaysRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action I application deadline (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action II application deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Regular Admission application deadline (first-year) (RD)Application+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data