Norfolk State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,917
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Norfolk State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Norfolk State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Norfolk State is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Norfolk State is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Norfolk State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,622

Cost of attendance at Norfolk State University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,790

Cost of attendance at Norfolk State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Norfolk State University received on average $11,764 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,764

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	693	70%	$5,190	$3,596,575
Other Federal Grant	788	80%	$4,782	$3,768,575
State Grant/Scholarships	712	72%	$6,527	$4,647,059
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	435	44%	$4,993	$2,171,961
Total Grant & Scholarships	900	92%	$11,764	$10,587,595

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Norfolk State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Norfolk State University students is 37.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.5%.

37.1%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 36.9% 144 students
white 47.1% 8 students
hispanic 55.6% 5 students
Mixed Race 28.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Norfolk State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Norfolk State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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