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Norfolk State University

Tuition
21,682
Students
6,560
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

6,560

Graduation Rate

38%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.77%

Apply

11,247

Accepted

9,871

Attend

1,305

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

823 - 1030

ACT Range

16 - 22

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$10,180

Out-of-State

$21,682

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,136

State/Local Grants

$7,523

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,064

Graduate

In-State

$13,412

Out-of-State

$25,826

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$18,358

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,591

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Personal Expenses

$4,780

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

236

Average Assistance

$7,619

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

51

Average Assistance

$2,652

Academics

Graduation Rate38%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Psychology, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Social Work
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled6,560

Undergraduate

5,916

Graduate

644

Full-Time

90%

Part-Time

10%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.