Norfolk State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2204 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #595 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #542 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #3 of 3 | In Norfolk |
| #333 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 5,510
- Graduates
- 535
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nsu.edu
Norfolk State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Norfolk State University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85% | 89% |
| Applicants | 10,211 | 3,217 | 6,994 |
| Admissions | 8,931 | 2,728 | 6,203 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,414 | 495 | 919 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 89 | 27 | 62 |
4,958 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
785 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Norfolk State University are 840-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Norfolk State University are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 5011 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 350 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 302 (5%) |
| White | 145 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 127 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 84 (1%) |
| Asian | 18 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,153
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,926 | $9,084 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,926 | $9,084 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,428 | $21,498 |
| Fee in-district | $3,984 | $3,984 |
| Fee in-state | $3,984 | $3,984 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,984 | $3,984 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,337 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,290 |
| Room charge | $7,542 |
| Meal charge | $3,748 |
Norfolk State University majors
Norfolk State University has granted 781 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 128 master's across 13 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Norfolk State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 112 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 83 | |||
| Social Work | 56 | 26 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 61 | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 62 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | |||
| Sociology, General | 56 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 49 | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 19 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 16 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | |||
| Music, General | 11 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 9 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Information Technology | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 5 | |||
| Materials Science | 5 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 4 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 1 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 781 | 128 | 10 |
Norfolk State University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 28% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Norfolk State University has published 4,165 scientific papers with 71,078 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 34 | 205 |
| 1993 | 42 | 269 |
| 1994 | 34 | 227 |
| 1995 | 64 | 263 |
| 1996 | 69 | 227 |
| 1997 | 41 | 256 |
| 1998 | 49 | 300 |
| 1999 | 58 | 354 |
| 2000 | 61 | 439 |
| 2001 | 68 | 508 |
| 2002 | 102 | 670 |
| 2003 | 124 | 894 |
| 2004 | 109 | 1247 |
| 2005 | 125 | 1434 |
| 2006 | 120 | 1454 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1729 |
| 2008 | 128 | 1748 |
| 2009 | 124 | 2066 |
| 2010 | 138 | 2390 |
| 2011 | 164 | 2962 |
| 2012 | 130 | 3300 |
| 2013 | 137 | 3404 |
| 2014 | 130 | 3682 |
| 2015 | 204 | 3520 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3577 |
| 2017 | 140 | 3681 |
| 2018 | 108 | 3463 |
| 2019 | 133 | 3799 |
| 2020 | 152 | 4225 |
| 2021 | 140 | 4361 |
| 2022 | 132 | 3995 |
| 2023 | 113 | 3845 |
| 2024 | 78 | 3381 |
Norfolk State University alumni
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J. B. Smoovee
- Occupations
- voice actorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm actorcomedian
- Biography
-
Jerry Angelo Brooks, commonly known by his stage name J. B. Smoove, is an American comedian, actor, and writer. After beginning his career in 1995 on Def Comedy Jam, he was a writer and performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live (2003–2006). He is best known for his starring roles on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2007–2024) and the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–2015). He also portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the BET improv-comedy reality television parody Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–2016).
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Tim Reid
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Reid Sr. is an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs, such as Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–82), Marcel "Downtown" Brown on Simon & Simon (1983–87), Ray Campbell on Sister, Sister (1994–99) and William Barnett on That '70s Show (2004–06).
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Kyle O'Quinn
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kyle Brandon O'Quinn is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association. He played for the Norfolk State Spartans, and led them to a victory over the #2 seed Missouri Tigers in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft with the 49th overall pick, by the Orlando Magic.
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Future Man
- Occupations
- composerpercussionistinventorjazz musician
- Biography
-
Roy Wilfred Wooten, also known as RoyEl, best known by his stage name Future Man (also written Futureman and known to fans as Futche), is an American musician, inventor and composer.
General info
| Alternative names | NSU Norfolk State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1935 |
| Motto | Achieving with Excellence |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,138 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, Virginia, 23504-8000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 238,000 |
| Phone | 7578238600 |