Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University is a historically Black public university offering programs in STEM, business, and the liberal arts.
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Tuition
$9,910
Acceptance
87.46%
Students
6,030
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,412
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,626
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,692
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.5×Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87.46%
SAT range
840 - 1100
ACT range
16 - 21
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,030
Undergrads
5,495
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
80
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
57
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.15
Property Rate / 1,000
3.63
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Norfolk
Violent Rate / 100k
252
Property Rate / 100k
2,046
Location
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Norfolk, VA 23504
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