What Norfolk State costs
Norfolk State University charges $10,180 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $5,090 a semester, and $21,682 a year for students from other states, about $10,841 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,633 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,577 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Norfolk State
For fall 2024, Norfolk State University received 11,247 applications and admitted 9,871 students, and 1,305 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 823 and 1030.
What Norfolk State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Norfolk State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 115 |
| Business / Commerce | 105 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 72 |
| Social Work | 57 |
| Health / Health Care Administration / Management | 53 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 47 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 40 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Norfolk State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia: about 3 miles away
- Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, Virginia: about 4 miles away
- Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia: about 5 miles away
- Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia: about 13 miles away
- Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia: about 19 miles away
- William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia: about 38 miles away
Colleges like Norfolk State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama: 3,477 undergraduates
- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina: 2,910 undergraduates
- Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida: 2,732 undergraduates
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida: 2,656 undergraduates
- Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina: 1,816 undergraduates
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Lists that include Norfolk State
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- Liberal Arts Colleges: 164 Compared
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- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast: 44 Compared
- HBCUs in the Southeast: 39 Compared
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FAQ
What is Norfolk State University's acceptance rate? 87.8% for fall 2024: 9,871 of 11,247 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Norfolk State University? $10,180 a year for in-state students and $21,682 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Norfolk State University? About 5,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Norfolk State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 823–1030.
What is the campus setting at Norfolk State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Norfolk State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Norfolk State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
