About
Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Virginia High-Tech Partnership.
🇺🇸 USA · Virginia
Norfolk State University
- Public
- Urban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 87.8%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹20,36,633Out-of-state
- Students
- 5,392Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 18Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
87.8% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 52.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 87.46%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 87.5% (8,931/10,211; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
87.8%admitted
88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
16.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite823-1030
4001600
ACT composite16-22
136
What a year costs
₹32,19,331
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹20,36,633
- Housing₹10,88,766
- Books & supplies₹93,932
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹13,53,748 a year.
Outcomes and support
72.6%
Retention
38.5%
Graduation
One teacher for every 18 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
6 programmes
- Certificate
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Postbachelor's certificate
- Master's
- Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business/Commerce, General | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | bachelor |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Engineering, Other | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Journalism | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate87.77%
Total Applicants10211
Admitted Applicants8931
Enrolled Applicants1503
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %823
SAT Composite 75th %1030
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %22
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹9,56,228
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,36,633
Average Housing Cost₹10,88,766
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹14,35,469
Average Aid Awarded₹13,53,748
Student Body Diversity
African American80.23%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic4.73%
White1.8%
Multiracial5.25%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International6.62%
Unknown Race0.93%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate38.5%
Retention Rate72.56%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates5392
Contact
Street Address700 Park Avenue
ZIP Code23504
Phone(757) 823-8600
Websitehttps://www.nsu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/