Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VAPublicCity Setting

Open Admission • 88% Acceptance

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88%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$15,282

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

5.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$33,412

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Norfolk State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Norfolk, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

5.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

88% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 520

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math393 - 510

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

88%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Health Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,908

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,246

Earnings 5yr: $60,811

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,973

Earnings 5yr: $58,014

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $46,170

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,282

In-State Tuition$10,180

Out-of-State Tuition$21,682

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

65%

Pell Grants

64%

Take Loans

27%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$33,412

+34% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$44,666

Completion Signals

39%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

73%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,277

Est. Monthly Payment

$187/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

37%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$37,390

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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VAPublicCity Setting

Open Admission • 88% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

88%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$15,282

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

5.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$33,412

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

5.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

88% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 520

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math393 - 510

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

88%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Health Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,908

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,246

Earnings 5yr: $60,811

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,973

Earnings 5yr: $58,014

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $46,170

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,282

In-State Tuition$10,180

Out-of-State Tuition$21,682

Financial Assistance & Support

65%

Pell Grants

64%

Take Loans

27%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$33,412

+34% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$44,666

Completion Signals

39%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

73%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,277

Est. Monthly Payment

$187/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

37%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$37,390

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