Norwich University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,100 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Norwich University is a private nonprofit institution located in Northfield, Vermont with approximately 2,428 undergraduate students enrolled. Norwich University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,257 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $57,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Norwich University is a private university in Northfield, Vermont, United States. The university was founded in 1819 as the "American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy". It is the oldest of six senior military colleges and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC".
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 61% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, graduates who do complete their degree earn a solid median of $57,100 at 10 years out, and the $17,501 median debt load is quite manageable relative to that income. This is a strong option specifically for students drawn to military structure, ROTC, and veteran-connected careers — if that culture isn't a fit, there are likely better matches elsewhere.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,428 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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