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Norfolk State University

Norfolk State; NSU

Norfolk, Virginia 23504-8000

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Known for psychology — excellent value

Norfolk State University is a public institution in Norfolk with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,666 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,973.

Established
1935
Motto
On seal: "Achievement, Citizenship""We See the Future in You"
Mascot
Spiro the Spartan
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Eastern
Division
Division I

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87%Acceptance
980SAT Avg
5,495Students
18:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$44,666Earnings 10yr
$12,973Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Norfolk State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 980

Reading & WritingMid: 497
430575
MathMid: 475
410525

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1621

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

980

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,910
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,412
Room & Board$11,692
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$26,093
Average Net Price$12,973
Median Debt at Graduation$29,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$307

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,099
$30–48K$12,836
$48–75K$13,868
$75–110K$14,235
$110K+$18,020

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,973

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,277

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,495
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
62%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 84%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.7%
Freshman Retention72.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,412
8 Years$40,645
10 Years$44,666

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,000
Men
$40,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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