Norwich University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Norwich University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Norwich University (Norwich)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Norwich's acceptance rate is 74.44% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,313 students applied and 3,955 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Norwich.

To apply to Norwich, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Norwich's acceptance rate is 74.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.75%. 3,247 men and 2,066 women applied to Norwich and 2,374 men and 1,581 women students were accepted.

Among them, 376 men and 168 women were enrolled in Norwich. You can explore the Norwich's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Norwich
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,3133,2472,06600
Admitted3,9552,3741,58100
Enrolled54437616800
Acceptance Rate 74.44%73.11%76.52%--
Yield 13.75%15.84%10.63%--

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Norwich University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 15 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores as part of the admission process at Norwich.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,190, including 600 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 590 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 520.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Norwich
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total1,0601,1901,320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540600650
SAT Math520590670

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 544 first-year students enrolled in Norwich. The proportion of full-time students is 95.40% and part-time students is 4.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 69.12% and women students is 30.88%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Norwich.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Norwich
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total54437616800
Full-time51935516400
Part-time2521400

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Norwich. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Norwich University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Norwich Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Norwich:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: www.norwich.edu/admissions
  • Online Application: https://www.norwich.edu/admissions/apply
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

Norwich Admission Frequently Asked Questions

Norwich is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 74.44%.
Norwich recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Norwich is 1,190. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.
Norwich does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Norwich recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
Norwich does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Norwich requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.
Yes, Norwich requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT code for Norwich is 3669 and 4-digit ACT code is 4328.

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