Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA · Public · 5,392 undergraduates

Norfolk State University admitted 88% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 823–1030 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $12,180 a year. Within six years, 35% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
88%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
823–1030
ACT middle 50%
16–22

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$26,026 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$12,180 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$11,325 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$10,456 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$21,806 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
35%
Students who return for a second year
73%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$49,237 a year
Median debt at graduation
$26,000

Students

Undergraduates
5,392
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
70%
Student-faculty ratio
15 to 1
Campus setting
City
Historically Black college or university
Yes

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
14%
Health professions
13%
Psychology
13%
Social sciences
9%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.