Norfolk State University
PublicNorfolk, VA
Norfolk State University, in Norfolk, VA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,392 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 88% of applicants. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus. About 64% of students borrow federal loans here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,502 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Norfolk State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Norfolk State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Norfolk State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Norfolk State University's acceptance rate?
Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Norfolk State University?
Admitted students at Norfolk State University typically score between 823–1030 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Norfolk State University?
Admitted students at Norfolk State University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Norfolk State University cost?
Norfolk State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,633 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Norfolk State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Norfolk State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Norfolk State University?
For 2024-25, Norfolk State University's published tuition and required fees were $21,682 for out-of-state students and $10,180 for in-state students -- $11,502 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Norfolk State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Norfolk State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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