Norfolk State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,752
Avg in-state tuition
$16,920
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Norfolk State University
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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
87%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
83%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
4%
White
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
4,737
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 21% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 23% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,752 | $16,920 |
Graduate | $8,820 | $20,872 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
76%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Science
BA
MA
DOC
Atomic/Molecular Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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