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Norfolk State University

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Norfolk, VA

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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

Admit rate88%
SAT range823–1030
ACT range16–22
Undergrads5,392
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$26,633
4-year grad rate36%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,666

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans64%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out27%

"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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,770
Typical room charge$7,206
Typical board charge$3,638

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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 require students to live on campus?

No -- Norfolk State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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