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Norwich University

Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

Official telephone: (802) 485-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 468-6679
Fax number: (802) 485-2032
Website: www.norwich.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Sheri Gilmore,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 802 485-2001
800 468-6679 (toll free)
802 485-2032 (fax)
nuadm@norwich.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: February 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 5%
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Visit for interview by: fall
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 3 recommended
Lab: 3 recommended
Math: 4 recommended
Science: 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 recommended
Total: 23 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of architecture program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.04
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 99%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 77%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 32%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent on a rolling basis by September 1.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,081
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,955 (63%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 599 (31%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $250, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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