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Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a medium, public institution located in Norfolk, va. Norfolk State University offers undergraduate degrees in 48 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 5,328 undergraduates
cost $9,622
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Admissions

Will I get into Norfolk State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.5%
SAT score average 949
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Norfolk State University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Sociology
Biology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Social Work

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,622
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,844
Books & supplies $1,750
Other expenses $4,494
Cost of attendance* $26,710
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $26,710 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,844
Books & supplies $1,750
Other expenses $4,494
Cost of attendance* $37,878
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,878 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Norfolk State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,328, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
phone N/A
address www.nsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Norfolk State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Norfolk State University?

Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State University? 

The acceptance rate for Norfolk State University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Norfolk State University?

The average high school GPA for Norfolk State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Norfolk State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Norfolk State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,840.

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