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| Location | Northfield, Vermont |
| Online | norwich.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Norwich University, located in the rural Green Mountains of central Vermont approximately 10 miles south of the state capital of Montpelier, is the nation's oldest private military college and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). The 1,200-acre hillside campus combines historic granite buildings with modern academic and residential facilities, serving both military and civilian students through a traditional undergraduate program. While the university maintains its strong military heritage as one of six senior military colleges in the United States, approximately half of the undergraduate population consists of civilian students. Norwich is known for its engineering programs, criminal justice, and cybersecurity curriculum, with all students, whether civilian or in the Corps of Cadets, residing in campus housing. Military students participate in daily formations and training while adhering to a strict military lifestyle, while civilian students follow a traditional college residential program.
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Norwich University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Norwich University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#487 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#343 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Vermont
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Vermont
#400 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Vermont
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1320 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,740 |
| Room and Board | $14,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,760 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,860 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 19% |
| Business | 11% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| History | 11% |
| Engineering | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230995 IPEDS survey data for Norwich University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025