Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1935Midsize cityHBCUSEVP certified
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.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$21,806
- Estimated total for international students
- US$37,376
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,456
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$26,026
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,392
- Graduate students
- 643
- International undergraduates
- 7%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 430–520 · Maths 393–510
- ACT
- 16–22
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$49,237
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (53)
Bachelor's degrees33 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, OtherFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryJournalismMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees14 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMusicPhysicsSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaterials SciencesSocial Work
Associate's degrees1 subject
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Graduate certificates1 subject
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.