Norwich University Acceptance Rate
Northfield, Vermont · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,157
- Admitted
- 3,796
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Norwich University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.7% in 2014–15 to 73.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,138 to 5,157 (+64%) over that period.
Its 73.6% rate makes Norwich University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Vermont schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.8% for women vs 72.8% for men, a 3-point gap). Norwich University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,138 | 2,063 | 65.7% | 683 |
| 2015–16 | 3,538 | 2,018 | 57% | 627 |
| 2016–17 | 3,604 | 2,522 | 70% | 826 |
| 2017–18 | 4,280 | 2,762 | 64.5% | 716 |
| 2018–19 | 4,344 | 2,863 | 65.9% | 714 |
| 2019–20 | 3,827 | 2,873 | 75.1% | 657 |
| 2020–21 | 4,053 | 3,006 | 74.2% | 673 |
| 2021–22 | 3,280 | 2,846 | 86.8% | 656 |
| 2022–23 | 4,268 | 3,526 | 82.6% | 632 |
| 2023–24 | 5,157 | 3,796 | 73.6% | 563 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,631 | 1,237 | 75.8% |
| Men | 3,470 | 2,527 | 72.8% |
| Unknown | 56 | 32 | 57.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 520–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 5% |
How Norwich University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Norwich University's acceptance rate?
Norwich University's acceptance rate is 73.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,796 admitted of 5,157 applicants).
Is Norwich University test optional?
Norwich University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Norwich University?
Norwich University received 5,157 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,796.
What SAT score do you need for Norwich University?
Admitted students at Norwich University typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Norwich University getting harder to get into?
Norwich University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.7% in 2014–15 to 73.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.norwich.edu/.