Norfolk State University
Public, 4-year
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
Quick Facts
5,495
Total Enrollment
87%
Acceptance Rate
33%
Graduation Rate
$33,412
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,910
In-State Tuition
$12,973
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
980
Avg SAT Score
About Norfolk State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 700 Park Avenue |
| City | Norfolk, VA |
| ZIP Code | 23504-8000 |
| County | Norfolk City |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Javaune Adams-Gaston (President and Chief Executive Officer)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,495 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 33% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 2.0% |
| Black | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.5% |
| Unknown | 1.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 13.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 10.9% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 430 | 510 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 470 | 525 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,910
In-State Tuition
$21,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,093
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,973
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 62% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 58% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 62% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $29,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,277 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $46,750 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 27% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,099 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,836 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,868 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,235 |
| $110,001+ | $18,020 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$33,412
6 Years After
$40,645
8 Years After
$44,666
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,911 | 75th percentile: $50,358
Earnings by Family Income Background
$31,815
Low Income
$36,961
Middle Income
$36,127
High Income
Student Outcomes
72%
Full-Time Retention
33%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,520
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,665
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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