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Rivier University Women's Basketball

The Rivier University women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, based in Nashua, New Hampshire. The program is better funded than 23% of D3 women's basketball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 45% of D3 women's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 24% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,434
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
83%
State
New Hampshire
City
Nashua
Address
420 South Main St
Staff
Deanna Purcell
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 45% of D3 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$54,599
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$52,248
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 24% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$38,078
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$38,078
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,175
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,584
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 23% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$108,855
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$42,166
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
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