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Norwich University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in Vermont
  • 4 Year
  • Northfield, VT
  • 478 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Norwich is an above-average private university located in Northfield, Vermont. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,542 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Norwich acceptance rate is 65%. Popular majors include Intelligence, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, and Business. Graduating 59% of students, Norwich alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,900.
    About Norwich University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
    Address
    158 Harmon Drive
    Northfield, VT 05663
    Website
    norwich.edu
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    Norwich University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    930-1160
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Test Prep

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,801/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,512/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    87%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.30 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.31 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.31 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Intelligence
      140 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      114 Graduates
    • Business
      42 Graduates
    • Nursing
      34 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      29 Graduates
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      28 Graduates
    • Construction Management
      22 Graduates
    • History
      21 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      20 Graduates
    • Architecture
      17 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,542Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    683
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    30%
    Varsity Athletes
    23%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 21 responses
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    • Striving for leadership usually leads to greedines
      38%
    • Confident, but cocky
      33%
    • Respected and honest
      10%
    • Different and open minded
      5%
    • Diverse
      5%
    • Rude and closed minded
      5%
    • Selfish
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
    Poll
    78%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.36 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.44 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • The challenge is worth the effort
      41%
    • Excellent well structured university
      23%
    • Unique
      14%
    • Chaos while the mil side changes due to fed cuts
      9%
    • Depressing
      9%
    • Focused
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $53,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    59%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    95%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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    Norwich University Reviews

    478 reviews
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    Don't come here if you want Greek life; we don't have it. Don't come here for your traditional college experience; we don't have that either. People say there is nothing around, but I disagree. To the east is Paine Mountain, to the west is the Dog River, and the north is a tiny little town called Northfield. If you have the mental capacity to enjoy something other than frats and parties you'll love this spot in the middle of nowhere. If you like the outdoors, you'll love this spot. I don't recommend the civilian side, join the corps. Challenge yourself a little, it's not that hard and if you're weak minded enough to quit you never should've came in the first place. Norwich Forever!
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    Most of the negative ratings on here are from civilian students... this was originally a military college with the civilian part (Vermont College) being off campus with civilians being bussed in for certain classes. That all changed in the early/mid nineties, when civilian housing was brought onto the Northfield campus (Military College of Vermont). Ever since then, the civilian students always felt like second class students.
    Campus is in the boonies....so there are less distractions....when it comes to the typical college night life, just get a ride up to Burlington or Montreal on the weekends like I did.
    This is a unique school. It takes a unique individual to want to go here. If your looking for that career in Law Enforcement or the military this is a great start to that path.
    This is a great school with so many opportunities. We have students from all over the world and a lot of international opportunities. Professors are supportive and course work is interesting!