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Overview |
NSU | |||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | nsu.edu | |||
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Costs |
NSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,926 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,428 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,692 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $12,272 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,153 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% |
Admission |
NSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 10,211 | |||
| Admitted | 8,931 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
NSU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 |
Diversity |
NSU | |||
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| % Men | 3% | |||
| % Women | 5% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 5% | |||
| % Black | 84% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
NSU | |||
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| % In-State | 65% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | |||
Campus |
NSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/