Norwich University

www.norwich.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,860

9.33% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,196

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.6%

5,157 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,274

79% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61%

415 Graduates

About

Norwich University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, VT. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Norwich University were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (117 degrees awarded), General Intelligence (111 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (54 degrees).

In 2023, 1,087 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norwich University. 30% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (765 degrees), 7.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (96 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $46,860, which is $22,285 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norwich University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 968 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $46,860, which is $22,285 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,196.

In 2023, 93% 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

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Norwich University was $46,860. The cost of tuition at Norwich University is $22,285 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Norwich University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,196

2023 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Norwich University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,196. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Norwich University grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Norwich University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,800

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Norwich University was of $15,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.77% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Norwich University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Norwich University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 14.8% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Norwich University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norwich University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 968 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Norwich University received 5,157 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 5,157 applicants, 3,796 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,274 students enrolled at Norwich University in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Norwich University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,796

Accepted Out of 5,157

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Norwich University was 73.6% (3,796 admissions from 5,157 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 20.8%, while admissions grew by 7.66%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Norwich University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Norwich University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Norwich University had a total enrollment of 3,274 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 2,585 students and the part-time enrollment is 689. This means that 79% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Norwich University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.62% Two or More Races, 5.16% Black or African American, 2.99% Asian, 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0916% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Norwich University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.5%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Two or More Races Male (7.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.9%), followed by White Female (22.4%) and Two or More Races Male (4.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Norwich University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,274 students. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 2,585 and the part-time enrollment is 689. This means that 79% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Norwich University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Norwich University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Norwich University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,223 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
324 enrolled students
Two or More Races
184 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Norwich University is 67.9% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.62% Two or More Races, 5.16% Black or African American, 2.99% Asian, 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0916% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 100 students (3.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 435 fewer women than men received degrees from Norwich University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norwich University is white (765 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (96 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Norwich University is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (117 degrees awarded), followed by General Intelligence (111 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (54 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (134 degrees awarded), History (71 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 (646,214 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (443,675 people), Other managers (418,217 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,440 people), and Police officers (182,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Norwich University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (134 degrees awarded), History (71 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees), Protective Services (134 degrees), and Social Sciences (116 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Norwich University are Applied Sciences (134 degrees awarded), History (71 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (24 degrees), Protective Services (134 degrees), and Social Sciences (116 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (748,345 people), Elementary & secondary schools (564,535 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (533,103 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (404,174 people), and Legal services (369,246 people).

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 (2023)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
117 degrees awarded
General Intelligence
111 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Norwich University was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Norwich University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

761

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

326

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 761 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University, which is 2.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (326).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Norwich University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in General Intelligence, which is 133 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 0.385 times less than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Norwich University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Norwich University is Female and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.93% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
765 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
96 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Norwich University is white (765 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (96 degrees).

4.69% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
546 degrees awarded
White Female
219 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norwich University is white male (546 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (219 degrees).

Operations

Norwich University has an endowment valued at nearly $263M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −4.27M (−1.62%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Norwich University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Norwich University employs 53 Associate professors, 40 Lecturers and 30 Assistant professors. Most academics at Norwich University are Male Associate professor (34), Female Lecturer (25), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, Service, with 72 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

Endowment

$263M

2023 Endowment

7.24%

decline from 2022

Norwich University has an endowment valued at about $263M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Norwich University declined 7.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $213M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Norwich University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$44M

2023 Salaries

2.35%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Norwich University paid a median of $44M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 2.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.43% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.45% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.1M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2023, Norwich University paid a total of $11.1M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Norwich University were Associate professor with 53 employees, Lecturer with 40 employees, and Assistant professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University were Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, Service with 72 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Norwich University was Male Associate professor with 34 employees, Female Lecturer with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Norwich University.

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