NSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 940

The average composite SAT score for admitted Norfolk State University freshman is 940 out of 1600. For perspective, a 940 is in the 29th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 840 to 1040

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 840 to 1040. The 75th percentile score is 1040 while the 25th percentile score is 840.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NSU but we estimate it to be around a 740 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 460

The average score for NSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 460 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 410 and the 75th percentile score 510.

Average SAT Reading Score 480

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 430 to 530 and the average score for Norfolk State University students is 480.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Norfolk State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 89.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 2.9.

Can I get into NSU with a 1040 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1040 or higher is very competitive at NSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 94% or higher.

Can I get into NSU with a 940 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 940 to 1030 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 89% to 94%.

Can I get into NSU with a 840 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 840 to 930 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 81% to 88% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NSU with a 740 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 740 to 830 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 80% chance of admission to NSU. SAT scores below 740 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.