Northfield, VT · Private · 2,428 undergraduates · rural
Norwich University
Moderately selective
The coexistence of the Corps of Cadets and civilian students on one Vermont campus is the institution's defining structural feature.
Institutional profile
Regionally focused Strongest in academic standing and career outcomes.- Admission
- 73.6% admitted
- Price by income
- Varies across five income ranges
- Completion
- 61.4%
5,157 applicants in the reported year
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$65,575 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets Norwich University apart
Academic design
Applied programs in engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, business, nursing, and the sciences reflect Norwich's long emphasis on leadership and public service.
Campus pattern
The Northfield campus is highly residential, with Corps traditions, civilian student life, athletics, outdoor activity, and a strong culture of leadership training.
Defining feature
The coexistence of the Corps of Cadets and civilian students on one Vermont campus is the institution's defining structural feature.
Can I get in?
73.6% admitted
Applicants should understand the difference between the Corps of Cadets and civilian student experience when deciding how they want to attend Norwich.
Recent applicant pool
5,157About 74 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 15% submitted an SAT, and 5% submitted an ACT. Almost nobody admitted here sent a score, which leaves the SAT and ACT ranges standing on a handful of files.
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Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for Norwich University, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What Norwich University weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Applied programs in engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, business, nursing, and the sciences reflect Norwich's long emphasis on leadership and public service.
Make the fit specific
The coexistence of the Corps of Cadets and civilian students on one Vermont campus is the institution's defining structural feature.
Account for the tradeoff
Applicants should understand the difference between the Corps of Cadets and civilian student experience when deciding how they want to attend Norwich.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Applicants should understand the difference between the Corps of Cadets and civilian student experience when deciding how they want to attend Norwich.
Check eligibility for a fee waiver
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
College funding
Scholarships and financial aid
Review available aid, application requirements, and renewal terms.
In the season card
Average annual cost by household income at Norwich University
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
The coexistence of the Corps of Cadets and civilian students on one Vermont campus is the institution's defining structural feature.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
What is campus life like?
Norwich University beyond the classroom
The Northfield campus is highly residential, with Corps traditions, civilian student life, athletics, outdoor activity, and a strong culture of leadership training.
A defining academic feature
Applied programs in engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, business, nursing, and the sciences reflect Norwich's long emphasis on leadership and public service.
What shapes an ordinary week
The Northfield campus is highly residential, with Corps traditions, civilian student life, athletics, outdoor activity, and a strong culture of leadership training.
What changes the experience
The coexistence of the Corps of Cadets and civilian students on one Vermont campus is the institution's defining structural feature.