Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Nichols's yield is 3 pts higher than Rivier's
Yield rate - 2
Nichols's SAT midpoint is 17 points higher than Rivier's
SAT midpoint - 3
Nichols admits 81% vs. 83% at Rivier
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- NicholsAccessible
- RivierAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- NicholsTest-optional
- RivierTest-optional
How they read a record
Nichols
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Rivier
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Nichols | Rivier |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why