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Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT |
Main Address158 Harmon Dr Northfield, VT 05663-1000 www.norwich.edu |
Admission Office158 Harmon Drive Northfield, VT 05663 (802) 485-2001 Fax : (802) 485-2032 nuadm@norwich.edu Contact : Tim Reardon Associate VP of Enrollment Management |
Type of SchoolMedium Private university military college 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited New England Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member College Board Code: 3669 |
Quick FactsPercentage of students graduating within 6 years : 61.0% Total undergraduates : 3,266 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 663 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 87.0% Average financial aid package : $41,785.00 In-State Tuition : $43,500.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $43,500.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableBachelor's Master's |
SettingSmall Town (2,500-10k) Rural Residential campus |
AdmissionApplication rolling begin : Sep 1 Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : Feb 1 College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : -- Housing deposit due : May 1 |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : -- SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Jan 15 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 15 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's degrees Graduating in 6 years : 61.0% Returning for sophomore year : 80.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsNew England Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Architecture & Related Programs Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Education Engineering English Language, Literature & Letters Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mathematics & Statistics Military Technologies Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsDouble Major Honors Program Internships Teacher Certification Accelerated Program External Degree Program Dual Enrollment of High School Students Visiting/Exchange Student Program |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad Washington Semester |
ROTC AvailableROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy |
Extended Class AvailabilityDistance Learning |
Computer Services150 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Computer repair service available on campus Wireless network available |
Campus General InformationSize : Medium-sized Unique Facilities : museum, history center, outdoor center, trail system for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, paintball, disc golf, ice climbing, sledding, and camping in the wilderness, auditorium, case study rooms, student spaces, and administrative spaces for the school of business, multi-functional auditorium/theater, case study rooms, cyber warfare simulation lab, cyber forensics computer labs, and a mobile device forensics lab, digital media and whiteboards. Geographic Location : 50 miles from Burlington, 180 miles from Boston. Small Town Rural Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 3,266 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 663 Degree-seeking undergrads : 3,196 Graduate enrollment : 667 |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 23 Full time students average age : 21 In state students : 85.0% Out of state students : 15.0% Part Time students : 19.0% Percentage of males : 76.0% Percentage of females : 24.0% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 4.0% Black African American : 6.0% Asian : 3.0% Hispanic/Latino : 10.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 3.0% White : 69.0% Non-Resident Alien : 3.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsOther Activities & Organizations : ROTC participants must live in dormitories. Corps of Cadets student can choose from various "specialty units" while at Norwich including: Regimental Color Guard, Artillery Battery, Drill Team, Mountain and Cold Weather Company (ROTC), Regimental Band, Cavalry. Student Newspaper : The Norwich Guidon Student Newspaper URL : http://thenorwichguidon.org/ |
Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 97.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 70.0% |
Housing OptionsCoed Housing |
Additional Housing OptionsHousing deposit : $200.00 Housing deposit due : May 1 Housing deposit is refundable in full if student does not enroll. Car is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Cadets Sport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableClub Intercollegiate Intramural NCAA Division III |
Counseling And WellnessCareer counseling Employment services for undergraduates Health services Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Adult (re-entering) student services/programs Veteran's counselor Chaplain/spiritual director Financial aid counseling Alcohol/substance abuse counseling |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesPartial services for students with learning disabilities Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsLearning center Pre-admission summer program Reduced course load Remedial instruction Tutoring Writing center |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
N |
Concert Band |
N |
Dance Activity |
N |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
N |
Fraternities |
N |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
N |
Jazz Band |
N |
Literary Magazine |
N |
Marching Band |
Y |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
N |
Musical Theater |
N |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
N |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
N |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
N |
Television Station |
N |
Yearbook |
Y |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Diving |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
Football |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III |
Golf |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Ice Hockey |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Lacrosse |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Rugby |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Women's NCAA Division III |
Skiing |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Soccer |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division III |
Swimming |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III |
Track and Field |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Volleyball |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division III |
Wrestling |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III |
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $0.00 Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 3,831 Admitted : 2,877 Enrolled : 694 Less selective 75.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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ImportantAlumni Relation Character/Personal Qualities Extracurricular Activities |
ConsideredApplication Essay Interview Recommendations Standardized Test Scores Volunteer Work Work Experience |
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Test Policies for Admission DecisionsConsidered if submitted: ACT Considered if submitted: SAT Required for some: SAT or ACT Considered if submitted: SAT Subject Tests |
SAT score use policyPlease contact college for information about its use of SAT scores |
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Additional requirements for home-schooled studentsSpecial requirements for home-schooled applicants: (in addition to any polices listed) Transcript/record of courses and grades |
Other Test PoliciesInformation not supplied by college |
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A note from the collegeHigh school record, recommendations, activities, honors, awards, test scores important. Class rank considered and is criterion for financial aid. |
High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 7.0% Top Quarter : 34.0% Top Half : 64.0% Bottom Half : 36.0% Bottom Quarter : 7.0% |
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GPAs of incoming freshmen3.5 - 3.74 : 14.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 22.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 22.0% 2.50 - 2.99 : 24.0% 2.00 - 2.49 : 8.0% |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 4.0% 600 - 699 : 31.0% 500 - 599 : 48.0% 400 - 499 : 16.0% 300 - 399 : 1.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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SAT Math700 - 800 : 4.0% 600 - 699 : 30.0% 500 - 599 : 51.0% 400 - 499 : 12.0% 300 - 399 : 3.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
ACT Composite30 - 36 : 6.0% 24 - 29 : 40.0% 18 - 23 : 37.0% 12 - 17 : 17.0% |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Students who submit CollegeBoard Official Transcripts showing AP exams taken and scores earned will be considered for Norwich transfer credit. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
0 |
4 |
Math |
0 |
3 |
Science |
0 |
3 |
Social Studies |
0 |
0 |
Foreign Language |
0 |
2 |
Science Lab |
0 |
3 |
History |
0 |
3 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
520 - 620 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
520 - 610 |
ACT Composite |
21 - 26 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
2-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
SA 104 |
All |
3-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
SA 200 |
All |
Art History |
3 |
3 |
FA 221 |
All |
Biology |
3 |
4 |
BI 122 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
BI 101 |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
BI 101 and BI 102 |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
MA 121 |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
8 |
Math 121 and 122 |
All |
Calculus BC: AB Subscore |
3 |
8 |
Math 121 and 122 |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
4 |
CH 101 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
CH 103 |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
CH 103 & CH 104 |
All |
Chinese Language and Culture |
4 |
6 |
CN 112 |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
4 |
3 |
PO 202 |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
4 |
CS 140 |
All |
Computer Science Principles |
3 |
3 |
CS 100 |
All |
Drawing |
3 |
3 |
SA 103 |
All |
English Language and Composition |
4 |
3 |
EN 101 |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
4 |
3 |
EN 102 |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
3 |
ES 1XX |
All |
European History |
4 |
3 |
HI 1XX |
All |
French Language and Culture |
3 |
6 |
FR 111 |
All |
German Language and Culture |
3 |
6 |
GR 111 |
All |
Human Geography |
4 |
3 |
GE 300 |
All |
Italian Language and Culture |
3 |
6 |
ML 1XX |
All |
Japanese Language and Culture |
3 |
6 |
ML 1XX |
All |
Latin |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
Macroeconomics |
4 |
3 |
EC 201 |
All |
Microeconomics |
4 |
3 |
EC 202 |
All |
Music Theory |
3 |
3 |
MU 101 |
All |
Physics 1 |
3 |
4 |
PS 201 |
All |
Physics 2 |
3 |
4 |
PS 202 |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
4 |
PS 212 |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
4 |
4 |
PS 212 |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PY 211 |
All |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
6 |
SP 111 |
All |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
4 |
3 |
SP 250 |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
3 |
MA 232 |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
4 |
3 |
PO 105 |
All |
United States History |
4 |
3 |
HI 121 |
All |
World History: Modern |
4 |
3 |
HI 108 |
All |
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
50 |
3 |
American Literature |
50 |
6 |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
50 |
6 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
8 |
Chemistry |
50 |
8 |
College Algebra |
50 |
3 |
College Mathematics |
50 |
6 |
English Literature |
50 |
6 |
Financial Accounting |
50 |
6 |
French I |
50 |
6 |
French II |
59 |
12 |
German I |
50 |
6 |
German II |
60 |
12 |
History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
Humanities |
50 |
6 |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
50 |
3 |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Business Law |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Natural Science |
50 |
3 |
Pre Calculus |
50 |
4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Social Sciences and History |
50 |
6 |
Spanish I |
50 |
6 |
Spanish II |
63 |
12 |
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 82.0% % of loans / jobs : 18.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 100.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 80.0% % Judged to have need : 66.0% % that were offered aid : 66.0% % that had need fully met : 29.0% % of need met : 87.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $41,785.00 Avg non need-based aid : $28,138.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $36,101.00 Avg need-based loan : $7,125.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $40,495.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Jan 15 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Meaghan Drumm Financial aid office phone : (802) 485-2015 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $1,191.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): -- Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics ROTC |
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Work Study ProgramsNights Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment External finance company Installment payment Prepayment Discount Tuition futures or advance payment program for parents of young children |
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ROTC ProgramsROTC, Air Force : Offered on Campus ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus ROTC, Navy : Offered on Campus |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$43,500.00 |
$43,500.00 |
$43,500.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$43,500.00 |
$43,500.00 |
$43,500.00 |
Room and board: |
$14,854.00 |
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Books and supplies: |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$1,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$61,054.00 |
$46,200.00 |
$46,200.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$61,054.00 |
$46,200.00 |
$46,200.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: 12 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -- Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 60 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 90 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 30 |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 433 Transfers admitted percentage: 80.0% Transfers admitted: 347 Transfers enrolled percentage: 49.0% Transfers enrolled: 213 |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Winter Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor |
Special Requirements-- |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: -- |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $43,500.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $14,854.00 Room & Board(off-campus): -- Additional estimated expenses: $2,500.00 Costs per credit hour: $1,191.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $3,146,856.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 88 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL (internet-based test) average score: 86 TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 61 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsSpecial International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |