Norwich University

Norwich University
Former name
American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy
MottoEssayons
Motto in English
I Will Try
TypePrivate senior military college
EstablishedAugust 6, 1819 (1819-08-06)
Endowment$214 million
PresidentJohn Broadmeadow
Academic staff
347 (fall 2023)
Students3,274 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates2,642 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates632 (fall 2023)
Location,
U.S.
CampusRural, 1,200 acres (490 ha)
Colors   
Maroon & gold
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
MascotAlden Partridge
Websitenorwich.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".