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88% admitted · $17,533/yr after aid
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,180
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings
- $49,237
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Norfolk State University is a public college in Norfolk, VA with 5,392 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 927 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,180 per year ($11,325 for families earning under $30,000). 35% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,237 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,211
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,931
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing430–520
200800
SAT Math393–510
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Norfolk State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,026
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,456
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,806
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,325
- $30–48k$11,360
- $48–75k$9,794
- $75–110k$14,945
- $110k+$19,960
Get a personal estimate with Norfolk State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $49,237
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,392
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 70%
- White2%
- Hispanic5%
- Black80%
- Asian0%
Norfolk State University FAQ
What is Norfolk State University's acceptance rate?+
Norfolk State University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Norfolk State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 430–520 on SAT Reading and Writing and 393–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 927.
What ACT score do you need for Norfolk State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Norfolk State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Norfolk State University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,211 students applied to Norfolk State University and 8,931 were admitted; 1,503 enrolled.
Does Norfolk State University consider legacy status?+
No. Norfolk State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Norfolk State University require an essay?+
Norfolk State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Norfolk State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,026 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,180.
What is Norfolk State University's graduation rate?+
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232937 · How we use this data
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