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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA · City · 5,392 students
HBCU
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Norfolk, VA, 23504-8000 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
14 mi away
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Admission Rate
88%
Cost of Attendance
$26,633
per academic year
Graduation Rate
36%
Median Earnings
$44,666
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$29,000
at graduation
Enrollment
5,392
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$10,180
Out-of-state tuition
$21,682
Room & board
$11,591
Avg net price
$15,282
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
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
SAT average
927
430520 range
ACT midpoint
18
1622 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
1st-yr retention
73%
Consumer completion
43%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,412
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,666
Median debt
$29,000
Monthly loan payment
$307
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
First-generation
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
5%
Black
80%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,412
10 years after entry
$44,666
Psychology, General112
Business/Commerce, General84
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other62
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other61
Biology, General56
Social Work56
Sociology56
Health and Medical Administrative Services49
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness42
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32
Computer and Information Sciences, General28
Political Science and Government20
Fine and Studio Arts16
Accounting and Related Services15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering13
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$9,767/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,530
Federal loan rate
64%