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Norfolk State University

Tuition
21,412
Students
6,370
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

6,370

Graduation Rate

33%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.46%

Apply

10,211

Accepted

8,931

Attend

1,503

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

840 - 1100

Act Range

16 - 21

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

$9,910

Out-of-State

$21,412

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,829

State/Local Grants

$7,355

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,003

Graduate

In-State

$13,068

Out-of-State

$25,482

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$16,454

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,692

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$4,700

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

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)

239

Average Assistance

$7,635

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

64

Average Assistance

$2,955

Academics

Graduation Rate33%

Student Faculty Ratio11:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Psychology, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Sociology, General

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
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Student Body

Students Enrolled6,370

Undergraduate

5,816

Graduate

554

Full-Time

87%

Part-Time

13%

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

    Yes

  • 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