Norwich University

Norwich University (NU), founded in 1819 in Norwich, Vermont as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy, is a private institution now located in Northfield, Vermont. The school has both a Corps of Cadets (NUCC) and a traditional student population. Norwich is the oldest private military college in the United States.

A few recognitions for the school include: being one of the first institutions to receive the National Security Agency’s designation as a Center of Excellence in Information Security Education; being the first US private college to teach engineering; having the first collegiate military band; and being recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps). Also, Norwich notes that it was one of the first schools in the US to admit international students.

The school's athletic teams are known as the Cadets. Teams compete at the NCAA Division III level and are belong in one of four conferences, with most being a part of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. There are 11 varsity sports and one club sport at Norwich University. Sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, lacrosse, and others.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, architecture and planning, liberal arts, and engineering.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,442 in 2007-2008 (3,574 full-time equivalent).

About 73% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 27% of the class.

Undergrads are 47% of enrolled students and graduate students are 53%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Norwich University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Norwich University provides on-campus housing for 1,596 of its 3,574 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Empire Eight), basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference), baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference), and track (Great Northeast Athletic Conference).

Admissions (2008-2009)

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