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
530
25th
430
75th
510
25th
410
75th
20
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,951
Declined 933
Total Received 8,884
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Public

5,337

undergraduate students

446

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,783
Established in 1935
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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
530
25th
430
75th
510
25th
410
75th
20
25th
15

Admissions Facts

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

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,951
Declined 933
Total Received 8,884

Admissions Factors

Required

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

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

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,797

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 - $11,797
Total with Avg. Aid $15,303

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
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 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
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
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

5,783

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

5,337
students

Female
67%
3,597

Male
33%
1,740

8%

446
students

Female
60%
266

Male
40%
180

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

4,618
students

Female
67%
3,094

Male
33%
1,524

13%

719
students

Female
70%
503

Male
30%
216

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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