Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Norfolk, VA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,392 students. The acceptance rate is 88%. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,666.

88%

Acceptance

$15,282

Net price

5,392

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

88%

Acceptance rate

927

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading430–520

SAT Math393–510

ACT Composite16–22

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,282

Average net price

$10,180

In-state tuition

$21,682

Out-of-state tuition

$11,591

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$26,633

Total cost of attendance

65%

Students receiving Pell grants

64%

Students with federal loans

$29,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,804

$30–48K

$13,905

$48–75K

$15,507

$75–110K

$17,972

$110K+

$26,175

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business14.5%

Health & Nursing12.7%

Psychology12.6%

Social Sciences9.2%

Multidisciplinary7.9%

Communications6.6%

Biology6.5%

Computer Science4.8%

Visual & Performing Arts4.8%

Parks & Recreation4.7%

After Graduation

$44,666

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,412

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,530

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,392

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

68% women

32% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

80%

Two or more races

Hispanic

White

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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