Norfolk State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23504
See on MapPhone
(757) 823-8600
Website
www.nsu.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,622Out of state
$20,790Graduate
In state
$12,690Out of state
$24,742Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
95%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 68.0% | $5,787 |
| State/local grants | 45.0% | $6,655 |
| Institutional grants | 54.0% | $7,655 |
| Loans | 66.0% | $10,645 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,844 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,750 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,494 per year
Pay For College with ROTC
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Paying for college
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Psychology, General
- Sociology, General
- Social Work
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Accounting
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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EDUCATION
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Graduate ProgramsX
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Atomic/Molecular Physics
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
89.5%- Apply 8,884
- Accepted 7,951
- Attend 1,300
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
410-510
ACT Composite
15-20
SAT Reading
430-530
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
67%Male Students
33%Student Ethnicities
- Black83.71%
- Two Or More Ethnicities6.8%
- Hispanic/Latino4.63%
- Caucasian2.51%
- Not Specified1.71%
- Asian0.35%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
6,011
Undergraduate students
5,479
Graduate students
532
Full Time Students
85%Part Time Students
15%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Bowling
- Tennis
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