
Rivier University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 reached 81.8%, with 1,749 applicants and 1,430 students admitted. This marked a slight decline from 84.5% in 2022 and 83.7% in 2021, showing a trend of decreasing acceptance rates over the last three years. Historical data indicates a steady decline from 75.7% in 2020 to 74.9% in 2019 and 72.6% in 2018, highlighting an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. The 2023 figures suggest a continuing upward trajectory in both applicant volume and selectivity at Rivier University.