Norfolk State University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Norfolk, VA
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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,053

Location Norfolk, Virginia
Website nsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Norfolk State University, located in the coastal city of Norfolk, Virginia, is a public historically Black university established in 1935. The 134-acre urban campus sits in the heart of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, within proximity to naval bases and the Chesapeake Bay. NSU operates as a comprehensive institution with particular strengths in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, along with notable programs in business, nursing, and mass communications. The university maintains traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for its student population, with most first-year students residing on campus. As a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), NSU competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with basketball and track and field among its prominent sports programs.

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Ratings

NSU is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Norfolk State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 823/1030
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/22
GPA 2.9

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Applications Due May 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.2%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$10,180

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,682

Breakdown

Tuition $10,180
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $4,104
Room and Board $11,591
Budget for Other Expenses $4,780
Total One Year Cost $31,655

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Norfolk State University are Health Professions, Business, and Social Sciences. 21% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Business, and 11% in Social Sciences.