Norfolk State University

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Norfolk, VA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$5,752

Avg in-state tuition

$16,920

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Norfolk State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Norfolk State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Norfolk, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,992, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,752, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,920.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-1020

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

Black

83%

Two or more races

Hispanic

White

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

76% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$2,235
On-campus room and board	$10,844
On-campus other expenses	$4,009
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,844
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,009
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,009

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$22,840	$34,008
Off-campus without family	$22,840	$34,008
Off-campus with family	$11,996	$23,164

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Information Technology
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
	Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
7	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering, Other
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
11	History
	History, General
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15	Physical Sciences
	Materials Science
	Atomic/Molecular Physics
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
16	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
19	Social Sciences
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music, General
	Music Performance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Norfolk State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About Norfolk State University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

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Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.