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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA · www.nsu.edu/ ↗

710 Graduated with Bachelor's in 2021, the most recent available (274 partially/fully online)

Public 4-year HBCU
87.5%
Acceptance Rate
5,495
Undergrads
$12,973
Net Price / Year
32.7%
Grad Rate
N/A
Median Earnings (10yr)
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About Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a public 4-year institution located in Norfolk, VA. The school enrolls approximately 6,053 students. With an acceptance rate of 87.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 6,053
Men 1,982
Women 4,071

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 62.2%
Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 73%
3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

87.5%
Acceptance Rate
11,247
Applications
1,305
Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
430
520
SAT Math
393
510
ACT Composite
16
22

Admissions Trend

YearApplicationsAdmittedEnrolledAdmit Rate
2024 11,247 9,871 1,305 87.8%
2022 8,884 7,951 1,300 89.5%
2020 6,944 6,324 1,066 91.1%
2018 7,442 6,675 1,098 89.7%
2016 4,439 3,795 1,039 85.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,973
Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

62.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
N/A
Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A
Median Earnings (10yr)
32.7%
Graduation Rate
N/A
3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

44 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

MajorCompleters/yrMedian EarningsMedian Debt
Business/Commerce, General. 82 N/A N/A
Sociology. 75 N/A N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. 64 N/A N/A
Psychology, General. 63 N/A N/A
Social Work. 56 N/A N/A
Biology, General. 49 N/A N/A
Social Work. 42 N/A N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 40 N/A N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. 39 N/A N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 33 N/A N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. 32 N/A N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness. 32 N/A N/A
Political Science and Government. 25 N/A N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 25 N/A N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 25 N/A N/A
Music. 25 N/A N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies. 11 N/A N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. 11 N/A N/A
Fine and Studio Arts. 10 N/A N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. 10 N/A N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. 9 N/A N/A
Accounting and Related Services. 9 N/A N/A
Chemistry. 9 N/A N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. 8 N/A N/A
English Language and Literature, General. 8 N/A N/A
Special Education and Teaching. 7 N/A N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. 7 N/A N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs. 6 N/A N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 6 N/A N/A
History. 6 N/A N/A
Mathematics. 5 N/A N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections. 5 N/A N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General. 5 N/A N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. 4 N/A N/A
Physics. 4 N/A N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 4 N/A N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 3 N/A N/A
Social Work. 3 N/A N/A
Music. 3 N/A N/A
Engineering, Other. 2 N/A N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. 2 N/A N/A
Physics. 1 N/A N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 1 N/A N/A
Materials Sciences. 1 N/A N/A

Athletics Program

$21,939,879
Total Athletics Expenses
$21,939,879
Total Athletics Revenue
320
Total Student Athletes
SportGender Participants Expenses Revenues Head Coach Salary
Football Men 114 $4,689,269 $4,689,269 N/A
Basketball Coed 30 $3,923,826 $3,923,826 N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Coed 131 $1,782,178 $1,782,178 N/A
Baseball Men 31 $557,190 $557,190 N/A
Softball Women 25 $520,362 $520,362 N/A
Volleyball Women 14 $489,065 $489,065 N/A
Tennis Coed 11 $486,489 $486,489 N/A
Bowling Women 6 $168,229 $168,229 N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense TypeTotal Reported
Rape 24
Burglary 8
Motor Vehicle Theft 6
Fondling 5
Aggravated Assault 4
Robbery 2
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter 1
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