Norfolk State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Norfolk State University was $12,264. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Norfolk State

Norfolk State net price calculator

$12,264

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Norfolk State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,264	$3,393 (22%)	$10,761	$10,890	$12,509	$16,244	$20,480
2021	$15,657	$3,012 (24%)	$14,013	$15,321	$16,581	$18,741	$26,439
2020	$12,645	$2,179 (15%)	$11,277	$11,357	$13,647	$15,978	$17,799
2019	$14,824	$395 (3%)	$13,431	$14,115	$15,110	$20,721	$19,500
2018	$14,429	$674 (4%)	$12,657	$13,583	$15,582	$21,963	$23,992
2017	$15,103	$1,845 (14%)	$13,952	$14,121	$15,036	$18,493	$20,867
2016	$13,258	$872 (7%)	$11,974	$12,411	$13,946	$15,773	$18,245
2015	$12,386	$633 (5%)	$10,658	$11,881	$14,838	$15,435	$17,412
2014	$11,753	--	$10,139	$10,384	$13,701	$15,674	$17,019

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Norfolk State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,710	No change	$9,622	$14,853	$2,235
2021	$26,710	No change	$9,622	$14,853	$2,235
2020	$26,710	$1,715 (7%)	$9,622	$14,853	$2,235
2019	$24,995	$902 (3%)	$9,490	$13,604	$1,901
2018	$25,897	$1,096 (4%)	$9,036	$14,326	$2,535
2017	$24,801	$892 (4%)	$8,738	$13,528	$2,535
2016	$23,909	$1,495 (7%)	$8,366	$13,008	$2,535
2015	$22,414	$1,366 (6%)	$7,552	$12,566	$2,296
2014	$21,048	$589 (3%)	$7,126	$11,873	$2,049
2013	$20,459	--	$6,860	$11,785	$1,814

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Norfolk State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,917 dormitories available to its students at $7,206 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Norfolk State is $801 per month.
Does Norfolk State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Norfolk State for one academic year is $3,638, which works out to $404 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Norfolk State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,235.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Norfolk State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,009

If living off-campus, with family: $4,009

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,009
How much is Norfolk State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Norfolk State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Norfolk State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$437	$746
For out-of-state students	$945	$1,455

Housing and Meal

Norfolk State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Norfolk State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,638	$7,206	N/A	19	2,917
2021	$3,638	$7,276	N/A	19	2,765
2020	$3,638	$7,206	N/A	19	2,961
2019	$3,498	$6,862	N/A	19	2,409
2018	$3,332	$6,534	N/A	19	2,404
2017	$3,268	$6,222	N/A	19	2,406
2016	$3,172	$5,798	N/A	19	2,406

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Norfolk State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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