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Norwich University
Norwich University says yes to 74.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $65,575 median earnings.
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Norwich University anchors the college town of Northfield, VT, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, where graduates median $90,628 four years out. 24.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,428 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1320 — below the VT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Norwich University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Norwich University received 5,157 applications and admitted 3,796 (73.6%), with 563 enrolling.
You can apply to Norwich University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1060 and 1320; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Norwich University compares
| Norwich University | Vermont median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 74.4% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,740 | $48,795 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,575 | $59,852 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Norwich University: $65,575 median at year ten, versus $59,852 across Vermont institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $49,740 regardless of where you're from. At Norwich University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,428 undergrads, Norwich University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
60.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Norwich University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Norwich University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $90,628 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,054 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,477 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,203 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,791 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,075 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,004 |
| History | $66,185 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,497 |
| Biology, General | $63,374 |
| Architecture | $58,534 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,456 |
| Psychology, General | $53,775 |
Median earnings for these 16 Norwich University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $65,575 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Norwich University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Norwich University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 74.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Norwich University's acceptance rate?
73.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,796 admitted from 5,157 applicants.
How much does Norwich University cost?
At Norwich University, published tuition is $49,740 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Norwich University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Norwich University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $65,575 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Vermont
- Saint Michael's College — 84.5% admitted
- Sterling College — 66.7% admitted
- Champlain College — 82.9% admitted
- Vermont State University — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.