NSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 970

The average composite SAT score for admitted Norfolk State University freshman is 970 out of 1600. For perspective, a 970 is in the 34th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 840 to 1100

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 840 to 1100. The 75th percentile score is 1100 while the 25th percentile score is 840.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NSU but we estimate it to be around a 710 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 467

The average score for NSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 467 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 410 and the 75th percentile score 525.

Average SAT Reading Score 502

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 430 to 575 and the average score for Norfolk State University students is 502.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Norfolk State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 87.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 2.9.

Can I get into NSU with a 1100 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1100 or higher is very competitive at NSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into NSU with a 970 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 970 to 1090 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 87% to 92%.

Can I get into NSU with a 840 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 840 to 960 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 78% to 86% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NSU with a 710 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 710 to 830 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 77% chance of admission to NSU. SAT scores below 710 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.