Norwich University

www.norwich.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,624

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,973

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.8%

3,280 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,672

84% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.1%

369 Graduates

About

Norwich University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, VT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Norwich University were General Intelligence (145 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (138 degrees), and Registered Nursing (55 degrees).

In 2021, 1,226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norwich University. 27.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (881 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $41,624, which is $18,440 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Norwich University is $41,624, which is $18,440 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,973.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Norwich University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,624

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Norwich University was $41,624. The cost of tuition at Norwich University is $18,440 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$27,973

2021 Value

9.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Norwich University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,973. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Norwich University grew by 9.09%.

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

$14,854

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Norwich University was of $14,854 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Norwich University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.76% with respect to 2020, when 82% 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.

1.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Norwich University was 1.59%, which represents 17 out of the 1066 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 3,280 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 19.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,280 applicants, 2,846 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,672 students enrolled at Norwich University in 2021.

Norwich University has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,846

Accepted Out of 3,280

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Norwich University was 86.8% (2,846 admissions from 3,280 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 19.1%, while admissions declined by −5.32%..

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.

Enrollment

Norwich University had a total enrollment of 3,672 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 3,085 students and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Norwich University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.79% Black or African American, 4.52% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.436% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Norwich University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.5%), followed by White Female (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.9%), followed by White Female (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Norwich University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,672 students. The full-time enrollment at Norwich University is 3,085 and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Norwich University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

74%

2021 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Norwich University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
2,655 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
351 enrolled students
Black or African American
176 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Norwich University is 72.3% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.79% Black or African American, 4.52% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.436% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 43 students (1.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 552 fewer women than men received degrees from Norwich University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norwich University is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Norwich University is General Intelligence (145 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (138 degrees) and Registered Nursing (55 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (160 degrees awarded), History (79 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (28 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 (531,166 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (426,292 people), Other managers (383,663 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (200,271 people), and Police officers (172,747 people).

The most specialized majors at Norwich University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (160 degrees awarded), History (79 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (28 degrees), Protective Services (149 degrees), and Social Sciences (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Norwich University are Applied Sciences (160 degrees awarded), History (79 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (28 degrees), Protective Services (149 degrees), and Social Sciences (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (700,290 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (501,855 people), Elementary & secondary schools (483,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,941 people), and Legal services (352,217 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 (2021)

General Intelligence
145 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
138 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Norwich University was General Intelligence with 145 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

889

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

337

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 889 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University, which is 2.64 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (337).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in General Intelligence, which is 39 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Norwich University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Norwich University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Norwich University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.71% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
881 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Norwich University is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

6.44% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
640 degrees awarded
White Female
241 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norwich University is white male (640 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (241 degrees).

Operations

Norwich University has an endowment valued at nearly $328M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 124M (37.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Norwich University had a total salary expenditure of 119M. Norwich University employs 49 Associate professors, 36 Assistant professors and 35 Lecturers. Most academics at Norwich University are Male Associate professor (32), Female Lecturer (23), and Male Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, Management, with 70 employees, and Service with 68 employees.

Endowment

$328M

2021 Endowment

51.8%

growth from 2020

Norwich University has an endowment valued at about $328M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Norwich University grew 51.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $278M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13M - Federal
$16k - State
$8k - Local

As of 2021, Norwich University received $13M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16k from state grants and contracts, and $8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$41.2M

2021 Salaries

1.45%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Norwich University paid a median of $41.2M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 1.45% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.3M

Instructional Salaries

163

Number of Employees

In 2021, Norwich University paid a total of $11.3M to 163 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Norwich University were Associate professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 36 employees, and Lecturer with 35 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwich University were Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees, Management with 70 employees, and Service with 68 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Norwich University was Male Associate professor with 32 employees, Female Lecturer with 23 employees, and Male Professor with 19 employees.

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