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Norfolk State University

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D+

Rating

Public

Type

5,806

Students

$16,920

Tuition

92%

Acceptance

#2338

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Norfolk, VA

700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504-8000

Norfolk State University is a mid-sized historically black public college located in Norfolk, VA ranked 48th in Virginia. It has a total of 5,185 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 91.69% of applicants. Norfolk State University offers 50 different majors and is best known for its Preschool Education and Teaching program, which is ranked 28th in America. With an annual tuition of $5,752 for in-state students and $16,920 for those from out-of-state, Norfolk State University is reasonably priced. 37.81% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, joining the labor market. After college, alumni go on to take home close to $35,800 per year, which is 14% less than the national median.
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Cost

$20,790
Above Average

Norfolk State University

$20,790

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$37,878

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$23,104

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

92%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Norfolk State University

92%

National

69%
Sat

860 - 1040

82% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

0 - 0

22% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

5,185Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

35%

In-state

83%

Female

65%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

18%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
17% Social Work8% Psychology, General7% Business/Commerce, General67% Others

17% Social Work

8% Psychology, General

7% Business/Commerce, General

67% Others

Social Work

17%

135 Graduates

Psychology, General

8%

67 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

7%

58 Graduates

Sociology

7%

55 Graduates

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

6%

49 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth

5%

43 Graduates

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

5%

42 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

4%

34 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

4%

30 Graduates

Academics

B+
Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

56,662

Academic Spend per Student

$10,937

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$26,200/Year

Norfolk State University

$26,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$26,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,800

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

37%