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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

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Acceptance Rate

88%

Avg. SAT

1030

75th percentile

Norfolk, VA

Location

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

88%

Test Policy

Optional

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Average GPA

2.91

Application Fee

$25

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 823-1030

GPA

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Programs Offered

7

Full-Time Faculty

229

Women Faculty

57%

Research Spending

$66Mper year

Degree Levels Offered

Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's
Doctorate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

31 grads

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

26 grads

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

11 grads

English Language and Literature, General

7 grads

Elementary Education and Teaching

6 grads

Engineering, Other

6 grads

Special Education and Teaching, General

2 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

6,053

5,410 undergrad • 643 grad

Undergraduate

5,410

Graduate

643

International

7%
  • White

    2%

  • Black / African American

    83%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    5%

  • Asian

    <1%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    9%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Midsize City

Norfolk, VA

Varsity Athletics

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

NCAA Athletics

Division I · FCS

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

3,337beds

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Room & Board

$11,506per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

ROTC & Veteran Support

Army

Yes

Navy

Yes

Air Force

No

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,752per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,920per year

Room & Board

$11,506per year

Estimated Cost

$27,551per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

75%

Receiving Pell Grants

73%

Average Grant

$15,056

Average Federal Loan

$10,132

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

73%

4 Years Graduation Rate

32%

6 Years Graduation Rate

48%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$44,666

73% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Norfolk State University and return in the fall. 32% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 48% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

32%

4-5 years

16%

6-8 years

2%

Non-grad

50%

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Key Statistics

Type

Public

Tuition

$5,752

Acceptance

88%

Undergrads

5,410

4-Year Grad Rate

32%

Endowment

$68M

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Norfolk, VA 23504-8000

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