Norwich University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Northfield, VT
5.0 2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,149

Location Northfield, Vermont
Website norwich.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#415

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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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Ratings

Norwich University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Norwich University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1320
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,740

Costs for Norwich University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$49,740
Books and Supplies		$2,176
Other Fees		$2,880
Room and Board		$14,680
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,880
Total One Year Cost		$72,356

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Norwich University are Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Business, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, 11% in Business, and 11% in Health Professions.