Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
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?
Sticker price$21,536
Net price (after aid)$12,973
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,099
$30k – $48k$12,836
$48k – $75k$13,868
$75k – $110k$14,235
$110k+$18,020
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,666
Median debt at graduation$29,000
Est. monthly loan payment$307
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.5×Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants62%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans58%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
62% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.9k
Out-of-state
$21.4k
below avg
Net price
$13k
below avg
Pell
62%
above avg
Median debt
$29k
Earnings (10y)
$44.7k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Health Sciences
NursingPre-Med
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
840 - 1100
ACT range
16 - 21
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Norfolk State University located?
- Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Norfolk State University?
- Norfolk State University is a public university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Norfolk State University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Norfolk State University?
- Norfolk State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,910 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Norfolk State University?
- Norfolk State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,030 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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