Boarding at Rivermont Collegiate
A Global Residential Experience for Grades 8–12 in a College-Prep Community
Residential Life
Rivermont students come from across the country and around the world, including China, Congo, DRC, France, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Our students enjoy free time together, socializing with friends and faculty, and weekend excursions, including shopping at the mall, seeing a movie or having dinner out on the town. Each month a “large” trip is scheduled. Examples include a day trip to Chicago, boating on the Mississippi River, museum visits, and more.
We accept applications for domestic and international boarding students entering grades 8-12.
Rivermont Collegiate has two residence halls on its campus. The girls’ dorms are on the upper floors of the Carriage House. The building has 16 beds, two dorm parent apartments, a student commons area, a pottery studio, and an art classroom. The boys’ dorms are on the upper floors of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) center. There are 24 beds and two dorm parent apartments in the 30,000-plus square foot facility. It also has a student commons, laundry room, meeting space, and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Domestic Boarding Student Tuition
| Domestic Boarding Tuition | $35,000 |
| Non-refundable fee – Reserves your spot. | +$500 |
| Total | $35,500 |
Financial Aid (K-12)
Families apply for financial aid through our third-party FACTS system. A $40 fee is required to apply for financial aid. A limited amount of aid is available each academic year, so families should apply early. You can start the financial aid application at any time during the school application process. Tuition discounts are awarded based on the family’s financial need and do not affect the student applicant’s eligibility determination. Minimum out-of-pocket cost per student is $3,500 plus the $500 non-refundable fee.
Additional fees may apply.
Education Savings Account (ESA) Funding for Iowa Families
The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on Jan. 24, 2023, provides state funding for every K-12 student in Iowa.
- Families may use ESA funds to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa, like Rivermont Collegiate.
- All Rivermont K-12 Iowa families qualify for ESA funds through the Students First Act.
- Rivermont requires all K-12 Iowa families applying for financial aid to apply for ESA funds.
- Families can apply for funding from April 16 to June 30 for the upcoming academic year.
International Boarding Student Tuition
| International Boarding Tuition | $45,000 |
| Total | $45,000 |
Rivermont’s annual tuition for international boarding students is $45,000. Although we do not offer full-ride scholarships, we do provide need-based financial assistance to qualified students from around the world. Our goal is to work closely with each family to understand their financial circumstances and to offer support when possible.
Additional fees may apply.
The Campus
The centerpiece of the 8.57 acre Rivermont Collegiate campus in the historic Bettendorf mansion. The 28-room 21,000 square feet home was completed in 1915 and sits on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. To the east of the mansion sits Becherer Hall. Completed in 1999, the building houses Rivermont’s Early and Lower School programs along with the auditorium, cafeteria, and gymnasium. Read more about the school’s history.
The Carriage House
The STEAM Building and Student Commons
Take a Virtual Tour
Get a feel for our campus before visiting in person. Click on a building to take a self-guided tour.
Explore the Mansion
Explore the Carriage House
Explore Becherer Hall
Explore the STEAM Building
Living in the Quad Cities
Located in Bettendorf, Iowa, which is part of the Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities area.
- Experience 2 states and multiple cities in one destination, all with a view of the Mississippi River.
- Rivermont Collegiate is 20 minutes from the Quad Cities International Airport and only 3 hours from Chicago
- The School overlooks the Mississippi River
- The Quad Cities region is one of the safest areas to live in all of the United States
- Entertainment in the Quad Cities includes shopping centers, movie theaters, professional sports, museums, farmers’ markets, and much more!
The Weather
- Summers are long, warm, humid, and wet
- Winters are cold, snowy, and windy
- Partly cloudy year-round
- Over the course of the year, the temperature varies from 16°F (-9°C) to 85°F (29°C) and is rarely below -4°F (-20°C) or above 93°F (34°C)
