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Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont 05663-1035

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science

Norwich University is a private institution in Northfield with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,575 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,600.

Established
1819
Motto
Essayons
Mascot
Alden Partridge
Type
Private senior military college
Conference
ECFC from 2009 to 2016
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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74%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
2,490Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$65,575Earnings 10yr
$25,600Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Norwich University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & Writing
540650
Math
520670

ACT Score Range

Composite
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,600
Room & Board$14,000
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$65,098
Average Net Price$25,600
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,842
$30–48K$20,895
$48–75K$22,423
$75–110K$25,197
$110K+$31,555

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,600

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,501

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,490
Gender Split
28% / 72%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.0%
Freshman Retention69.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,743
8 Years$68,991
10 Years$65,575

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$60,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Cadets

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from VT state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
147 mi(255 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
247 mi(428 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
317 mi(549 min)

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