Norwich University

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About Norwich University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Norwich University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Northfield, Vermont. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,988, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,624.

Northfield, VT

$41,624

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

87%

Acceptance Rate Insight

87% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

62%

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

61%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

72%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

25

Total Online Enrollment

2,250

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

60% On-campus

40% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold21% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold83% online

Master'sCheck Bold79% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

31%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,010
State Grant Aid$2,262
Institution Grant Aid$30,162
Pell Grant Aid$4,568

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

16.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
17Military Technologies.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Security And Protective Services.
26Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.