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Norwich University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1060 to 1320

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.30

Acceptance Rate74.4%

Norwich is accessible for many applicants, so your next question should be whether your grades, course choices, and financial plan line up. The average entering GPA is 3.30, and the school is test-optional. Submit an SAT score only if it clearly strengthens your academic profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Norwich University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Norwich University enrolls 2,626 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Norwich has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 60% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Northfield, VT

Undergrad Enrollment2,626

Freshman Retention79%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate60%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Norwich?

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Key Norwich University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 31

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Norwich, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities, and confirm your application timing since Norwich does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Norwich is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $48,880. About 87% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $29,739. Submit the FAFSA by the January 31 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$48,880

Room and Board$14,680

Average Merit Award$29,739

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid87%

Average Aid Package$41,312

Average Debt at Grad$43,293

Norwich University’s listed cost of attendance is $63,560, including $48,880 in tuition and fees and $14,680 for room and board. Aid is common, with 87% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $41,312. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $29,739. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $43,293.