Norwich University
Former name | American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy |
|---|---|
| Motto | Essayons |
Motto in English | I Will Try |
| Type | Private senior military college |
| Established | August 6, 1819 |
| Endowment | $214 million |
| President | John Broadmeadow |
Academic staff | 347 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 3,274 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 2,642 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 632 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Rural, 1,200 acres (490 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon & gold |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Alden Partridge |
| Website | norwich.edu |
Norwich University is a private university in Northfield, Vermont, United States. The university was founded in 1819 as the "American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy". It is the oldest of six senior military colleges and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC".