Norfolk State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2200 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #610 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #556 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #3 of 3 | In Norfolk |
| #320 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 5,337
- Graduates
- 446
- 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 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 8,884 | 2,754 | 6,130 |
| Admissions | 7,951 | 2,384 | 5,567 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,195 | 440 | 755 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 105 | 29 | 76 |
4,921 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
682 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
208 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1040
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Norfolk State University are 840-1040 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Norfolk State University are 15-20 (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 | 4841 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 328 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 268 (5%) |
| White | 145 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (1%) |
| Asian | 20 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
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
- $12,164
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,752 | $8,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,752 | $8,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,920 | $20,872 |
| Fee in-district | $3,870 | $3,870 |
| Fee in-state | $3,870 | $3,870 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,870 | $3,870 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,770 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,844 |
| Room charge | $7,206 |
| Meal charge | $3,638 |
Norfolk State University majors
Norfolk State University has granted 689 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 57 | 38 | 2 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 68 | |||
| Psychology, General | 65 | |||
| Sociology, General | 61 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 56 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 47 | 7 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 49 | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 26 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 20 | |||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Music, General | 16 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 16 | |||
| Accounting | 13 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Materials Science | 7 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |||
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 689 | 157 | 10 |
Norfolk State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 35% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Norfolk State University has published 3,624 scientific papers with 42,233 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 174 |
| 1992 | 33 | 167 |
| 1993 | 40 | 225 |
| 1994 | 34 | 184 |
| 1995 | 59 | 225 |
| 1996 | 74 | 186 |
| 1997 | 40 | 205 |
| 1998 | 50 | 253 |
| 1999 | 60 | 305 |
| 2000 | 55 | 334 |
| 2001 | 61 | 391 |
| 2002 | 98 | 453 |
| 2003 | 120 | 644 |
| 2004 | 89 | 867 |
| 2005 | 115 | 1034 |
| 2006 | 109 | 998 |
| 2007 | 97 | 1112 |
| 2008 | 109 | 1083 |
| 2009 | 104 | 1242 |
| 2010 | 123 | 1354 |
| 2011 | 145 | 1694 |
| 2012 | 119 | 1951 |
| 2013 | 115 | 1975 |
| 2014 | 104 | 2189 |
| 2015 | 167 | 2190 |
| 2016 | 139 | 2121 |
| 2017 | 114 | 2060 |
| 2018 | 86 | 2168 |
| 2019 | 117 | 2292 |
| 2020 | 116 | 2454 |
| 2021 | 119 | 2621 |
| 2022 | 114 | 2447 |
| 2023 | 86 | 2195 |
Norfolk State University alumni
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J. B. Smoove
- Occupations
- comedianfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Jerry Angelo Brooks, commonly known by his stage name J. B. Smoove, is an American actor, comedian and writer. After beginning his career in 1995 on Def Comedy Jam, he was a writer and performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live (2003–06). He is best known for his starring roles on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2007–present) and the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–15). He also portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the BET improv-comedy reality television parody Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–16).
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Tim Reid
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Reid 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). Reid starred in a CBS series, Frank's Place, as a professor who inherits a Louisiana restaurant. Reid is the founder and president of Legacy Media Institute, a non-profit organization "dedicated to bringing together leading professionals in the film and television industry, outstanding actors, and young men and women who wish to pursue a career in the entertainment media".
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Kyle O'Quinn
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kyle Brandon O'Quinn is an American professional basketball player 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
- inventorpercussionistcomposerjazz 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 | 1,124 |
| 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 |