Quick Facts
- The University
- Private, combining military tradition of nearly two centuries and a broad range of traditional undergraduate degree programs.
- Founded
- 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge, as the first private military college in the United States and the birthplace of the nation’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.
- Location
- In the rugged Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the nation’s most spectacular natural areas, offering a vast array of outdoor opportunities year-round.
- Northfield, Vermont
- A charming, friendly community located 20 minutes from Montpelier, Vermont’s state capital; one hour from Burlington, Vermont’s largest city; and three hours from Montreal and Boston, two of North America’s most cultured cities.
- Students
- Approximately 2,300 cadets, civilian residents, and commuters attend Norwich University, along with about 1,200 graduate students.
- Demographics
- Students from over 45 states and 20 foreign countries.
- Faculty
- 112 full time—72 percent hold terminal degrees.
- Student:Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Academic Programs
- 30 bachelor’s degrees, 10 master's degrees, two certificates, a bachelor's degree completion program, plus a teacher licensure program, and four ROTC programs.
- Clubs/Organizations
- Approximately 80, including academic and professional societies; special interest clubs; literary, theatrical and musical activities; religious, military, and community service organizations; programming committees; and more.
- Sports
- NCAA Division III, 20 varsity sports, a variety of club sports, and unlimited intramural sports opportunities.
- Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Over $50 million in scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study is available.