Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,004
Graduate Enrollment: 442
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.64%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.7%
Black: 84.8%
Hispanic: 4.7%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Black: 84.8%
Hispanic: 4.7%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $25,288
In-State tuition: $9,622Out-of-State tuition: $20,790
Estimated books and supplies: $2,235 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,844 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,009 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,844 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,009 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,388 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,072 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 62.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $307 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,761 |
| $30k-48k | $10,890 |
| $48k-75k | $12,509 |
| $75k-110k | $16,244 |
| $110k+ | $20,480 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 16%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 30.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 37.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 38.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 17.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 19.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,957 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,985 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Materials Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 16 | $466 | $57,108 ($4,759) | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 44 | $659 | $47,616 ($3,968) | $51,954 ($4,330) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Engineering Technologies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 34 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 42 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 67 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 61 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 72 | $466 | $48,245 ($4,020) | $51,207 ($4,267) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 55 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 42 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 58 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $80,001Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,241,487 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $34,000,715 (2022)