Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · City · 5,392 students
HBCU
4
YearPublic
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
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Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
14 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,633
Out-of-state COA
$38,135
Avg net price
$15,282
Room & board
$11,591
In-state tuition
$10,180
Out-of-state tuition
$21,682
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
927
Reading 430–520
Math 393–510
ACT midpoint
18
Composite 16–22
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Norfolk State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
6%
Consumer completion
43%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,412
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,666
Median debt
$29,000
Monthly loan payment
$307
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500–$34,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$46,750
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$26,072
Independent students
30%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$78M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$9,767/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,530
Federal loan rate
64%
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