Norfolk State University, VA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Norfolk State University Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity4
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings13
Diversity13
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Norfolk State University
92%
Bachelor’s
8%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education1%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies11%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service8%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Norfolk State University
90%
Admission Rate
465
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Norfolk State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Norfolk State University
80%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
27%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $47K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 20% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 27% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 33% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 39% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Norfolk State University
70%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 15% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 49% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 39% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Norfolk State University
93%
Employment Rate
$26K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $26K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $26K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Norfolk State University
4,636
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
544
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 85% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 3% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Norfolk State University, VA
Tidewater Community College
2 miles, W
Eastern Virginia Medical School
2 miles, W
Tidewater Tech-Trades
3 miles, NE
Central School of Practical Nursing
3 miles, NE