Norfolk State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Norfolk, VA

$9,622

Avg in-state tuition

$20,790

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 medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Norfolk, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,601, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,622, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,790.

Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

92% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Required

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1040

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-21

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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6k

Students Enrolled

66%

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

84%

Two or more races

6%

Hispanic

4%

White

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

73% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

3,670

Student Location Breakout

66% 34%

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 15% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 23% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

55%

Institution Grant Aid

46%

Pell Grant

73%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,188
State Grant Aid $6,108
Institution Grant Aid $4,647
Pell Grant Aid $4,843

Financial Outlook

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$31k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.