Head Coach
Lance Bisson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Rivier University Basketball
Rivier University offers a straightforward path to Division III basketball alongside a respected nursing and health sciences degree that translates directly to employment. Head Coach Lance Bisson runs a program in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference that prioritizes player development and floor time for contributors. You'll compete in a conference with established programs while maintaining access to meaningful minutes, a combination that matters for your resume whether you're pursuing pro opportunities or graduate school. The Nashua location puts you near Boston's recruiting footprint without the cost and distraction of an urban campus. Your education comes with regional accreditation and programs designed for career readiness, not just prestige. Rivier expects serious athletes who understand that playing time depends on competing daily in practice, not promises made during recruiting visits. This is where practical development happens: coaches who teach fundamentals, strength programs that build durability, and playing opportunities earned through performance. If you're motivated by actual progress, both athletically and academically, rather than brand names, Rivier delivers measurable value. The transfer portal remains open if your goals shift, and your degree holds weight in competitive job markets. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$26,585/yr
Grad rate
56%
Enrollment
1,231
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,585 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,427 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,185 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,289 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,307 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,695 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,231
- Average net price
- $26,585 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,288 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,288 / year
- Graduation rate
- 56%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Northeast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Albertus Magnus College
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Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 991 | Avg. net price $31,731 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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Location New London, NH | Enrollment 771 | Avg. net price $26,016 |
Dean College
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Location Franklin, MA | Enrollment 1,089 | Avg. net price $32,629 |
Eastern Nazarene College
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Location , MA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Elms College
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Location Chicopee, MA | Enrollment 949 | Avg. net price $16,237 |
Emmanuel College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,854 | Avg. net price $27,196 |
Lasell University
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Location Newton, MA | Enrollment 1,226 | Avg. net price $26,341 |
Mitchell College
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 377 | Avg. net price $32,206 |
New England College
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Location Henniker, NH | Enrollment 1,022 | Avg. net price $24,059 |
Norwich University
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Location Northfield, VT | Enrollment 2,428 | Avg. net price $26,676 |
Regis College
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Location Weston, MA | Enrollment 956 | Avg. net price $25,506 |
Rivier University
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Location Nashua, NH | Enrollment 1,231 | Avg. net price $26,585 |
Saint Joseph's College (Maine)
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Location Standish, ME | Enrollment 964 | Avg. net price $29,029 |
University of Saint Joseph
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Location West Hartford, CT | Enrollment 838 | Avg. net price $28,249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rivier University D3?
Yes, Rivier University is an NCAA Division III program in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rivier University men's basketball.
What conference is Rivier University in?
Rivier University competes in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rivier University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,585 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Rivier University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,231 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rivier University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D3
Our track record of placing players at D3 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Rivier University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.