ROTC at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · private nonprofit
Yes — Norwich University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Norwich University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at Norwich University contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Green Mountain Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Norwich University.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Northfield, VT runs out of Norwich University as the Detachment 867 Norwich University.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 6 cross-town schools.
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Norwich University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Norwich University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 144 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 299 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White83%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian5%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White78%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian5%
- Other or unknown5%
- Black4%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $49,740 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,740 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 60% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Norwich University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Norwich University has 2,428 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Norwich University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Norwich University: FAQ
Does Norwich University have ROTC?
Yes — Norwich University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Norwich University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Green Mountain Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Norwich University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 867 Norwich University).
Is ROTC at Norwich University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Norwich University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Norwich University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Norwich University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
norwich.edu
- Admissions
norwich.edu
- Apply
norwich.edu
- Financial aid
norwich.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Northfield, VT 05663-1035
IPEDS UNITID: 230995
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