Overview
Student Population
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Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,442 prospective students applied, and 6,675 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,098 enrolled in the school. 4,507 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 697 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,752 plus fees of $3,738. NSU is ranked 1019 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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NSU is rated within the lower 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1030 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 2.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,901 |
| Other Fees | $3,738 |
| Room and Board | $10,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,244 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,995 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,901 |
| Other Fees | $3,738 |
| Room and Board | $10,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,244 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,163 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Business | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| General Studies | 10% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232937 IPEDS survey data for Norfolk State University.