Norwich University

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Established in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest military college in the country. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as the birthplace of the ROTC, Norwich has a long history of providing its students with military-science training and leadership development. Norwich also stands out as one of the best online colleges in Vermont. The university offers asynchronous bachelor's completion programs, master's degrees, graduate-level certificates, and non-credit professional development certificates. Programs are available in a variety of disciplines, including national security studies, nursing, diplomacy, public administration, and criminal justice. Students enrolled in a bachelor's completion program can transfer up to 90 credits and graduate in as little as two years. Norwich offers several start dates each year. Admission requirements vary by student status and program selection, but all students should be prepared to supply transcripts, a letter of intent, and a resume. Online tuition costs are not impacted by state residency. Active military personnel pay a discounted tuition rate.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Recommended	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Not required or recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

65%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
6	Education	✔	✕	✕
7	Engineering	✔	✔	✕
8	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
11	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
12	History	✔	✔	✕
13	History	✔	✔	✕
14	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Military Technologies And Applied Sciences	✔	✔	✕
17	Military Technologies	✔	✔	✕
18	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
19	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
20	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
21	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
22	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
23	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
24	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✕	✔	✕
25	Security And Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
26	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕