More selective than 43% of Vermont colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Norwich University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Norwich University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Norwich University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 520 | 670 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Norwich University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 540–650 | 520–670 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 540–650 | 520–670 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Norwich University compared with other Vermont colleges?
Norwich University has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 Vermont colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | 11% | 91% | $31,483 |
| 2 | Bennington College | 45% | 71% | $30,947 |
| 3 | Landmark College | 49% | 43% | $56,954 |
| 4 | University of Vermont | 65% | 79% | $19,343 |
| 5 | Norwich University | 74% | 60% | $22,257 |
| 6 | Vermont State University | 82% | 47% | $18,212 |
| 7 | Champlain College | 83% | 65% | $35,860 |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | 85% | 73% | $25,239 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Vermont colleges →
Who enrolls at Norwich University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Norwich University admissions questions
What is the Norwich University acceptance rate?
Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,796 of 5,157 applicants were admitted.
Does Norwich University require the SAT or ACT?
Norwich University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Norwich University?
The middle 50% of Norwich University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1320 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Norwich University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (563 of 3,796).
Is Norwich University getting harder to get into?
Norwich University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Norwich University overview