Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service.
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited Norfolk State to award associate, baccalaureate, master and doctoral degrees. Currently, Norfolk State offers three doctorate and 15 master’s degrees, including master’s degree programs in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice.
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
- HBCU
- Public
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-FCS Athletic Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- Virginia
- Norfolk
Norfolk State University Admissions
SAT Range 860-1030 ACT Range 16-21
SAT/ACT Considered but not required High School GPA Required Accepts Common App
Norfolk State University Acceptance Rate
The Norfolk State University Acceptance Rate is 90%
Norfolk State University Ranking
These rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
- Top Party Schools in America 80 of 1,587
- Best Greek Life Colleges in America 86 of 817
- Best College Athletics in America 285 of 1,401
Norfolk State University Majors
Norfolk State University most Popular Majors includes:
- Liberal Arts and Humanities 82 Graduates
- Psychology 74 Graduates
- Business 60 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services 56 Graduates
- Sociology 55 Graduates
- Biology 54 Graduates
- Nursing 49 Graduates
- Communications 40 Graduates
- Healthcare Management 38 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Graduates
Norfolk State University Tuition
Net Price $14,824/ year National
$15,523 Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college. Average Total Aid Awarded $10,124/ year National
$7,535 Students Receiving Financial Aid 97%
Application Fee
$25
Norfolk State University Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details. Rolling Admissions
Norfolk State University Students
Full-Time Enrollment 4,133Undergrads Part-Time Undergrads 527 Undergrads Over 25 15% Pell Grant 71% Varsity Athletes 6% Poll What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Report
- Individuality 37%
- Motivated 16%
- Bandwagons 12%
- Fashionable 12%
- Original 9%
- Outgoing 7%
- Judgemental 5%
Norfolk State University After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation $35,800/ year National
$33,028 Graduation Rate 37% National
49% Employed 2 Years After Graduation 93% National
83% 75% of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.
Norfolk State University Reviews
I had to take online course due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My school handled online teaching very well. For our class lectures, we utilize the zoom feature and had class at the normal time we would in person. For the test and quizzes, there was a secure lockdown browser. The Norfolk State professors were very patient and understanding when it came to different student’s learning styles. It was a great experience through this rough time!
In total, my time at NSU has been incredibly stressful but incredibly rewarding. The campus is small, but incredibly diverse, and the students, my professors, and the faculty (physically) have been very accepting and helpful in all they have done. However, before I made it to campus, I had a hard time coming into contact with people on campus. I would send emails that went unanswered for over a week, and calls wouldn’t go through to the offices at all. The only change I would truly want seen is more attention to the digital side of NSU’s faculty (especially going through what we have in the last year).
