A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Norwich University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 127% more male students than female students enrolled at Norwich University with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Norwich University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,334
|
| Women |
1,029
|
Norwich University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 87% of the student body residing outside of Vermont or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
14%
|
| Out of State |
71%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 23.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230995 IPEDS survey data for Norwich University.