Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA
PublicUrbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
87%
Enrollment
5,495
Graduation Rate
33%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,666
Retention Rate
72%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)8401100
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1621
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,412
Avg Net Price
$12,973
Room & Board
$11,692
Total COA
$26,093
Median Debt
$29,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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
Pell Grant Rate: 62%
Federal Loan Rate: 58%

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Sticker Price$33,104
Estimated Net Price$12,973 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
33%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,666
Retention Rate
72%
Median Debt
$29,000

Top Programs

Psychology
14.3%
Business & Marketing
12.5%
Health Professions
10.4%
Social Sciences
9.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies
7.9%
Communication
7.8%
Biology
7.2%
Public Administration & Social Services
7.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.4%

Demographics

Men 33%Women 67%
White
2.0%
Black
84.2%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More
5.8%
International
1.5%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.