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Norwich University

158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663

Website: Norwich University

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Norwich University in winter as observed from the "Ski Hill".
Norwich University in winter as observed from the "Ski Hill".
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Norwich University during World War 2
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Norwich University School Description

Norwich's mission statement is one of the most unique statements found in higher education. We know exactly who we are, why we are here, and where we are going. We are able to be very specific:

To give our youth an education that shall be American in character - to enable them to act as well as to think - to execute as well as to conceive - "to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them" - to make moral patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic.

The distinctive terms and phrases found in this definition provide important clues in understanding the essence of this organization, and ultimately the directions we will seek and the outcomes we will require of our students.

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Norwich University

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Norwich University (NU) is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont. There is a Corps of Cadets (NUCC) and a smaller traditional student population. The University was founded in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. It is the oldest private military college in the United States and recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps).

History

Partridge and his academy

The University was founded in 1819 at Norwich by military educator and former superintendent of West Point, Captain Alden B. Partridge. Captain Partridge believed in the "American System of Education," a traditional liberal arts curriculum with instruction in civil engineering and military science. After leaving West Point because of congressional disapproval of his system, he returned to his native state of Vermont to create the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. Captain Partridge, in founding his Academy, rebelled against the reforms of Sylvanus Thayer to prevent the rise of what he saw as the greatest threat to the security of the young republic: a professional officer class. He believed that a well-trained militia was an urgent necessity and developed the American system around that idea. His academy became the inspiration for a number of military colleges throughout the nation, including both the Virginia Military Institute and The Citadel, and later the land grant colleges created through the Morrill Act of 1862.

Partridge's educational beliefs were considered radical at the time, and this lead to his conflicting views with the federal government while he was the superintendent of West Point. Upon creation of his own school, he immediately incorporated classes of agriculture and modern languages in addition to the sciences, liberal arts, and various military subjects. Field exercises, for which Partridge borrowed cannon and muskets from the federal and state governments, supplemented classroom instruction and added an element of realism to the college’s program of well-rounded military education.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascots:
Cadets, Cadettes
Nickname:
NU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,924
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 24,430
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Norwich University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Norwich University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 71%
Women 29%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
Other 12%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 3%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 87%
In-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Massachusetts 21%
Vermont 13%
New York 10%
New Hampshire 9%
Connecticut 7%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 65%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Empire Eight)
Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)

Norwich University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 24,430    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 23,214    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,216    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,844 23%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,711 16%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 10,064 99%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,810 75%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

Norwich University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 63% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 580
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 25%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • Norwich University in winter as observed from the "Ski Hill".
    Norwich University in winter as observed from the "Ski Hill". [source]
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