Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a public 4-year institution in Norfolk, VA. It enrolls about 6,045 students and admits roughly 87% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Norfolk, VA 23504 |
| County | Norfolk City |
| Enrollment | 6,045 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,211 / 8,931 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,412 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 33% |
| Transfer-out rate | 11% |
| Full-time retention rate | 72% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,272 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 430–575 |
| ACT middle 50% | 16–21 |
| Website | www.nsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7578238600 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 10,211 students applied and 8,931 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,503 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,910 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,412. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,272 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,099 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,836 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,868 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,235 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,020 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,010 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 33% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Norfolk State University is in Norfolk, VA, Norfolk City. Its coordinates are 36.8484, -76.2614.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State University?
About 87% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,211 applicants.
How much does Norfolk State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,910 for in-state students and $21,412 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Norfolk State University?
About 6,045 students are enrolled.