Norwich University

www.norwich.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $46,860
    2024 Average Net Price
    $24,496
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    74.4%
    5,313 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,149
    80.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    60.2%
    407 Graduates

    About

    Norwich University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, VT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Norwich University were General Intelligence (129 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (111 degrees), and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,006 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norwich University. 30.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (712 degrees), 7.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $46,860, which is $22,860 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $46,860, which is $22,860 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,496.

    In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Norwich University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $46,860
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Norwich University was $46,860. The cost of tuition at Norwich University is $22,860 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $24,496
    2024 Value
    13.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Norwich University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,496. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Norwich University grew by 13.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,900
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Norwich University was of $14,900 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    90% of undergraduate students at Norwich University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.23% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Norwich University received 5,313 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.03% annual growth. Out of those 5,313 applicants, 3,955 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 3,149 students enrolled at Norwich University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Norwich University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    74.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,955
    Accepted Out of 5,313

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Norwich University was 74.4% (3,955 admissions from 5,313 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.03%, while admissions grew by 4.19%.

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    SAT Scores

    3%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    15
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    3% of enrolled first-time students at Norwich University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Norwich University had a total enrollment of 3,149 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 2,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 623. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Norwich University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% Two or More Races, 5.81% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Norwich University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.5%), followed by White Female (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.8%), followed by White Female (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.57%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    80.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Norwich University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,149 students. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 2,526 and the part-time enrollment is 623. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    79%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Norwich University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Norwich University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,128 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      339 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      200 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Norwich University is 67.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% Two or More Races, 5.81% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (2.41%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 392 fewer women than men received degrees from Norwich University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norwich University is white (712 degrees awarded). There were 7.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Norwich University is General Intelligence (129 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (111 degrees) and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Norwich University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (142 degrees awarded), History (54 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwich University are Software developers (690,326 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (448,606 people), Other managers (436,231 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (195,259 people), and Chief executives & legislators (187,660 people).

    The most specialized majors at Norwich University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (142 degrees awarded), History (54 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees), Protective Services (128 degrees), and Social Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwich University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Norwich University are Applied Sciences (142 degrees awarded), History (54 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees), Protective Services (128 degrees), and Social Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwich University are Computer Systems Design (833,346 people), Elementary & secondary schools (534,056 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (516,983 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (410,244 people), and Legal services (372,853 people).

    The most specialized majors at Norwich University are Applied Sciences (142 degrees awarded), History (54 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees), Protective Services (128 degrees), and Social Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Norwich University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Intelligence
      129 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      111 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Norwich University was General Intelligence with 129 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    699
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    307
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 699 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University, which is 2.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (307).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in General Intelligence, which is 27.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 4.89 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    54%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Norwich University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      712 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      93 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      48 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Norwich University is white (712 degrees awarded). There were 7.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

    5.67% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      703 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      701 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      692 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norwich University is white male (703 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (701 degrees).

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    Operations

    Norwich University has an endowment valued at nearly $281M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.6M (14.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Norwich University had a total salary expenditure of 136M. Norwich University employs 47 Associate professors, 37 Lecturers and 28 Assistant professors. Most academics at Norwich University are Male Associate professor (33), Female Lecturer (24), and Male Assistant professor (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University are: Service, with 73 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 72 employees, and Management with 65 employees.

    Endowment

    $281M
    2024 Endowment
    6.7%
    growth from 2023

    Norwich University has an endowment valued at about $281M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Norwich University grew 6.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $235M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $42.3M
    2024 Salaries
    3.83%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Norwich University paid a median of $42.3M in salaries, which represents 31.1% of their overall expenditure ($136M) and a 3.83% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.35% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.43% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    145
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Norwich University paid a total of $10.8M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University were Service with 73 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees, and Management with 65 employees.

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