Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia · Public
At a glance
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Total (middle 50%)
- 823–1030
- Undergraduates
- 5,392
- Setting
- City: Midsize
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Test policy
Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.
IPEDS (Fall 2024 admissions, reported 2024-25): Test scores not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional). Policies change; confirm on the school's admissions website.
Policy source: nces.ed.gov
SAT scores
- Total (middle 50%)
- 823–1030
- Reading and Writing
- 430–520
- Math
- 393–510
- Average total
- 927
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 16–22
The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Admissions
- Phone
- (757) 823-8600
Cost
- Tuition, in-state
- $10,456per year
- Tuition, out-of-state
- $21,806per year
- Average net price
- $12,180What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings 10 years after entry
- $49,237
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Degrees and programs
Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
Show all 40 programs
- Journalism · bachelor
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other · bachelor, master
- Computer and Information Sciences, General · bachelor, master
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management · master
- Special Education and Teaching · bachelor, master
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · bachelor, master
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · bachelor
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · bachelor, master
- Engineering, Other · bachelor
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians · associate
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians · bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians · bachelor
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician · bachelor
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians · bachelor
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other · bachelor
- English Language and Literature, General · bachelor
- Biology, General · bachelor
- Mathematics · bachelor
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other · bachelor
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · bachelor
- Chemistry · bachelor
- Physics · bachelor, master
- Materials Sciences · doctoral
- Psychology, General · bachelor
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Criminal Justice and Corrections · master
- Social Work · bachelor, master, doctoral
- Political Science and Government · bachelor
- Sociology · bachelor
- Urban Studies/Affairs · master
- Visual and Performing Arts, General · master
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft · bachelor
- Fine and Studio Arts · bachelor
- Music · bachelor, master
- Health and Medical Administrative Services · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions · bachelor
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · bachelor
- Business/Commerce, General · bachelor
- Accounting and Related Services · bachelor
- History · bachelor
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study
Sources
Numbers on this page come from these sources, as of the year shown. Schools change policies and deadlines - check the school's own website before you apply.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data Data released 2026-11-02; admissions, SAT/ACT, enrollment and test policy: Fall 2024 (IPEDS 2024-25); tuition: 2025-26; net price: 2024-25; graduation rate: 150% completion for the Fall 2019 cohort; retention: Fall 2023 cohort; median earnings 10 years after entry: measured 2022-2023 (2024 dollars)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study Released 2026-10-15; programs (CIP 2020, 4-digit) by credential level as reported to IPEDS completions for award years 2022-23 and 2023-24
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Characteristics - Directory information (HD2024) - phone and admissions URL — as of 2024-25 collection
- NCES College Navigator profile — as of IPEDS
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