Norfolk State University Description:
Norfolk State University (NSU) is a historically black university located on a 134-acre campus in Norfolk, Virginia. The university has seen significant growth in recent years with the opening of a new student center and the construction of a new library. Students enroll from across the country with over two-thirds coming from Virginia. Among undergraduates, professional fields such as business, communications and nursing are extremely popular, as are biology and the social sciences. Norfolk State has an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Norfolk State Spartans compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 67%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 2.75
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 470
- SAT Math: 400 / 470
- SAT Writing: 370 / 450
- ACT Composite: 17 / 19
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 7,091 (6,264 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 35% Male / 65% Female
- 80% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,860 (in-state); $20,360 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,814 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,130
- Other Expenses: $3,655
- Total Cost: $20,459 (in-state); $33,959 (out-of-state)
Norfolk State University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 81%
- Loans: 77%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,371
- Loans: $3,937
Scholarships for Norfolk State (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Communications, Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 14%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Norfolk State University Mission Statement:
mission statement from https://www.nsu.edu/president/mission-statement
"Through exemplary teaching, scholarship, and outreach, Norfolk State University transforms lives and communities by empowering individuals to maximize their potential, creating life-long learners equipped to be engaged leaders and productive global citizens."
