Norfolk State University: Review & Facts

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Norfolk State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,785 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1935 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Norfolk State University.

Majors
Offered
44
Norfolk State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Computer Science, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Norfolk State University is fair at 70% (close to Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Norfolk State University is low: 43%. Roughly 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Norfolk State University is reasonably decent - 18:1. Read more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high - around $17,000 annually. The additional fees at Norfolk State University (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,900; which totals $20,900 annually.

Read the details about Norfolk State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to government data, 8,884 applications were submitted and 7,951 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

Norfolk State University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Norfolk State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
High
Norfolk State University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Norfolk State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Norfolk State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - around $7,200 a year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Norfolk State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Norfolk State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Norfolk State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia
23504-8000, USA
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