Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · Public
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Norfolk State University admitted 87.8% of applicants university-wide (9,871 of 11,247).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.8% | 9,871 | 11,247 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 2,400 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 62.5% | 500 | 800 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 100 | 200 |
| Men | 84.9% | 3,052 | 3,596 |
| Women | 89.1% | 6,819 | 7,651 |
Of 9,871 admitted students, 1,305 enrolled (13.2% yield).
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 823–1030
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.49
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,273/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,682 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,591 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,273/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,804 |
| $30k–48k | $13,905 |
| $48k–75k | $15,507 |
| $75k–110k | $17,972 |
| Over $110k | $26,175 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Spartan Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Commonwealth Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Honors College Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
Norfolk State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,666
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 38.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $29,000
- At graduation
Norfolk State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-06-30Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Psychology (13%), Social sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
Norfolk State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.