More selective than 43% of Vermont colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $67,357. College Scorecard.
Higher than 29% of Vermont colleges we cover and 62% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 86% of Vermont colleges we cover and 80% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Norwich University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 5,157 applicants, Norwich University admitted 3,796 and 563 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1320 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Norwich University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Norwich University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Norwich University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Vermont. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,610 | $64,938 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $16,164 | $67,242 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $17,332 | $72,101 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $22,046 | $91,711 | 3.7 years |
| $110k+ | $27,854 | $115,873 | 4.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (54% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($65,575) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,965 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Norwich University majors, earnings & careers
Norwich University offers 41 bachelor's majors across 11 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at Norwich University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $90,628 | $26,399 |
| Nursing | $86,054 | $27,000 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 | $8,333 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,477 | $21,500 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 | $26,363 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $73,203 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $71,791 | $25,636 |
Quick list of all 41 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Architecture$58,534
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$63,374
- Business Administration$73,203
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$75,713
- Communications$65,497
- Computer Engineering—
- Computer Science—
- Construction Management$76,175
- Criminal Justice$70,075
- Criminology—
- Data Analytics—
- East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean)—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Electrical Engineering—
- Engineering—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History$66,185
- Information Science / Studies—
- Information Technology$90,628
- Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations$85,184
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International Business—
- International Relations$68,004
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$54,456
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$82,477
- Neuroscience—
- Nursing$86,054
- Physics—
- Political Science$71,791
- Psychology$53,775
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Northfield
2 bedrooms $1,783.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 45 inches of rain a year, 76 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Washington County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Washington County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Norwich University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Vermont by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University | 74% | $22,257 | 60% | $65,575 | This school |
| Champlain College | 83% | $35,860 | 65% | $58,386 | |
| Saint Michael's College | 85% | $25,239 | 73% | $61,317 | |
| Bennington College | 45% | $30,947 | 71% | $38,289 | |
| Landmark College | 49% | $56,954 | 43% | $29,813 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Norwich University would cost you $13,603 less per year than Champlain College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Norwich University, mostly from more Champlain College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,582).
- Norwich University gives aided families $15,951 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Vermont resident | Norwich University | Champlain College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $49,740 | $47,850 | +$1,890 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,000 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $14,000 | $16,900 | −$2,900 |
| Personal & travel | $2,760 | $2,484 | +$276 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$643 | −$3,225 | +$2,582 |
| Sticker price | $67,357 | $65,009 | +$2,348 |
| Average grants | −$45,100 | −$29,149 | −$15,951 |
| You pay | $22,257 | $35,860 | −$13,603 |
“+” means Norwich University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Norwich University
What is the Norwich University acceptance rate?
Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,796 of 5,157 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1320 on the SAT.
How much does Norwich University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $67,357 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,257 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,610 and families earning $110k+ pay $27,854.
How much do Norwich University graduates earn?
Former Norwich University students earn a median $65,575 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Norwich University graduation rate?
60% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% return for their second year.
How long does a Norwich University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Norwich University costs about $72,101 after grants ($17,332 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $65,575 ten years after starting, $24,965 more than high school graduates in Vermont ($40,610), so the cost is repaid in 2.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Norwich University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/norwich-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).