Norfolk State University
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Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
87.8%
Total Profiles
3
SAT Range
823–1030
User Accept Rate
N/A
In-State Tuition
$9,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,412
Undergrad Enrollment
5,495
Applicants
10,211
Yield Rate
16.8%
Endowment / Student
$12,423
Student:Faculty
18:1
Applicant Profiles
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Be the first to contributeWhat you pay
$15,282/ yr
Average net price after grants & scholarships — about $61,128 over four years.
What grads earn
—/ yr
Median earnings 4 years after completion
65% of students out-earn a typical high-school graduate (about $28,500) within 10 years.
Opportunity Insights
Economic mobility
Access
20.6%
from the bottom income fifth
Success
17%
of them reach the top fifth
Mobility rate
3.4%
move bottom → top
The mobility rate is how many of Norfolk State University’s students both start in the bottom income fifth and reach the top — a measure of who the school lifts, not just who it admits.
IPEDS
Net price by family income
Average net price paid by federally-aided students, by family income bracket.
Completion & debt
Finishing & paying back
Grad rate · 8 yr
39%
Completion · all
43%
Completion · Pell
40%
Repaying debt · 3 yr
27%
Median debt
$29,000
Classification
Four-year, medium, highly residentialApplication Funnel
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
Application Volume
Norfolk State University has become significantly more selective over the past 3 years. Applications are up 24% while admits have stayed relatively flat, driving the acceptance rate down.
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fondling | 6 | — | — | 3 |
| Rape | 6 | — | — | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
Athletics
Men's
Women's
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
4yr Grad Rate
16%
6yr Grad Rate
37%
Retention Rate
73%
Median Earnings
$44,666