Overview & History Norfolk State University is a public institution founded in 1935. The university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,016 (fall 2021), an urban setting, and a campus size of 134 acres. It uses a semester-based academic calendar and ranks #63 in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities South. In-state tuition and fees are $9,622, while out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,790.
Quick Facts
- Setting: Urban
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,622
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,016
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Address: 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23504
- Website: Visit School Website
Important Information (Letter Grades)
- SAT Range: 860-1080
- ACT Range: 15-20
- High School GPA: N/A
Cost
- In-State Tuition & Fees: $9,622
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $20,790
- Room & Board: $10,844
- Annual Cost (average cost after aid): $15,657
Academics
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 0%
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
- Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 66%
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,016
- Graduate Enrollment: 442
- Total Enrollment: 5,458
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 4,520
Student Diversity (%)
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Black: 85%
- Hispanic: 5%
- Two or more races: 5%
- White: 3%
- Unknown: 1%
Gender Distribution
- Male: 32%
- Female: 68%
Campus Life Types of campus housing available:
- Women’s dorms
- Men’s dorms
Student Activities
- Sports Teams: 40+
- Fraternities: 8
- Sororities: 8
After College
- Median Starting Salary of Alumni: $44,600
- Graduation Rate: 0%
- Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021): N/A
- Average Debt at Graduation: N/A