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Norwich University, also referred to as NU, is located in Northfield, Vermont, United States. It was established in 1819 by Captain Alden B. Partridge as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. In 1834, it gained university status and adopted its present name. The campus sits on an area of approximately 1200 acres in Northfield. Norwich University operates a radio station called WNUB–FM. The university attracts students from about 20 foreign countries. NU offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the following schools:
NU is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Cadets, and they include baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, swimming and diving, soccer, softball, cross country, and lacrosse.
Norwich University is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Northfield, VT. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Norwich University earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include computer science and engineering, architecture and planning, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Norwich University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 460 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 580.
Some professors at Norwich University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 3,442 students (3,380 full-time equivalent). The student body at Norwich University is overwhelmingly male.
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Norwich University belong to the Empire Eight and Great Northeast Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663-1035
General Phone: (802) 485-2000
http://www.norwich.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 229 | social studies, history courses, history, political science, area and Cultural studies, English, economics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 155 | information science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 141 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 95 | business management, accounting |
| Engineering | 48 | civil engineering courses, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Architecture And Planning | 45 | architecture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Science | 24 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | physical education teaching, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Norwich University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 464 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 351 | 29 |
In 2007, Norwich University had a total enrollment of 3,442 students (3,380 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 71% |
| Women | 29% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 18% |
| Massachusetts | 17% |
| New York | 12% |
| New Hampshire | 9% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Maine | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Norwich University offers campus housing for 1,591 of its 3,380 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Northfield, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,662 | 1,678 | 63% | 585 | 35% |
| Men | 1,890 | 1,191 | 63% | 416 | 35% |
| Women | 772 | 487 | 63% | 169 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,430 |
| Room and board | $ 8,522 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Norwich University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369200)
Norwich University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $82,835 | 6 | $70,596 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $60,155 | 10 | $56,045 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $54,541 | 19 | $48,881 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $46,248 | 6 | $49,110 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $54,739 | 3 | $52,117 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $67,966 | 46 | $53,363 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Empire Eight |
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Norwich University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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