Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,610

$26,112

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
575
25th
430
75th
525
25th
410
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,931
Declined 1,280
Total Received 10,211
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Enrollment

5,510

undergraduate students

535

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University is a public four-year Historically Black university that is known for its strong programs in Nursing, Business Administration, and Education. It is located on a 134-acre campus in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,045
Established in 1935
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Media

134-acre, urban campus in Norfolk (population: 244,703); branch campuses in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Served by air and bus; train serves Newport News (23 miles). School operates campus shuttle. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23504

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
38%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
575
25th
430
75th
525
25th
410
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,931
Declined 1,280
Total Received 10,211

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$14,412

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,910
Housing $7,542
Food $3,748
Additional fees $4,700
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $27,100
Average Financial Aid - $14,412
Total with Avg. Aid $12,688

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 757 823-8381
F: 757 823-9054
financialaid@nsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, boxing, cheerleading, football, hip hop dance team, soccer, softball, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Atomic/Molecular Physics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes yes
Materials Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Interdisciplinary Studies
  2. Business
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Technologies

6,045

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

5,510
students

Female
67%
3,687

Male
33%
1,823

9%

535
students

Female
61%
324

Male
39%
211

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

4,899
students

Female
66%
3,254

Male
34%
1,645

11%

611
students

Female
71%
433

Male
29%
178

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Transfer Enrollment

314

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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