Norfolk State University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2178 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #640 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #585 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #3 of 3 | In Norfolk |
| #558 of 1,011 | For Nuclear Physics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 4,992
- Graduates
- 465
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nsu.edu
Norfolk State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87% | 93% |
| Applicants | 6,944 | 2,171 | 4,773 |
| Admissions | 6,324 | 1,892 | 4,432 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,041 | 317 | 724 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 11 | 14 |
4,399 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
338 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
897 or 84%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Norfolk State University are 840-1020 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
169 or 16%
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 |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 4517 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 333 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 240 (4%) |
| White | 164 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 118 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 50 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 27 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $11,837
- Students receiving aid
- 76%
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 price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,765 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,914 |
| Room charge | $7,276 |
| Meal charge | $3,638 |
Norfolk State University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 56 | 42 | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 82 | |||
| Sociology, General | 75 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 64 | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 63 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 40 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 39 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 32 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 25 | |||
| Music, General | 25 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 7 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 11 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Information Technology | 10 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 7 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | 4 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 2 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |||
| Materials Science | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 710 | 150 | 6 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 35% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 18 |
| 1992 | 6 | 19 |
| 1993 | 13 | 31 |
| 1994 | 10 | 27 |
| 1995 | 24 | 38 |
| 1996 | 26 | 33 |
| 1997 | 16 | 76 |
| 1998 | 28 | 98 |
| 1999 | 28 | 157 |
| 2000 | 34 | 210 |
| 2001 | 36 | 193 |
| 2002 | 46 | 287 |
| 2003 | 61 | 556 |
| 2004 | 69 | 1115 |
| 2005 | 80 | 1357 |
| 2006 | 76 | 978 |
| 2007 | 91 | 1477 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1311 |
| 2009 | 89 | 1771 |
| 2010 | 100 | 1770 |
| 2011 | 122 | 2245 |
| 2012 | 104 | 2417 |
| 2013 | 98 | 2403 |
| 2014 | 100 | 2681 |
| 2015 | 118 | 2702 |
| 2016 | 109 | 3062 |
| 2017 | 114 | 2697 |
| 2018 | 71 | 3149 |
| 2019 | 118 | 3314 |
| 2020 | 95 | 3831 |
| 2021 | 95 | 3684 |
Norfolk State University alumni
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J. B. Smoove
- Occupations
- screenwritervoice actoractortelevision actorcomedian
- Biography
-
Jerry Angelo Brooks, known as 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 (2003–05), and 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 directorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actoractor
- 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 who last played for Paris Basketball of the LNB Pro A. 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
- jazz musicianinventorpercussionistcomposer
- 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 | 1,107 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, Virginia, 23504-8000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 246,000 |
| Phone | 7578238600 |