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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
2.5Above Average
87%
Open Admissions
36%
Graduation
About Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a public four-year institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 5,495 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 36%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,666 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,973 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
87%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
36%
Enrollment
5,495
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,666
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,910
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,412
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,973
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
16 – 21
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
410
Median
475
75th
525
200800
ACT Composite
25th
16
Median
18
75th
21
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$21,412/yr
In-State Tuition$9,910/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,973/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$51,892
10-Year Earnings
$446,660
ROI Multiple
8.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Norfolk State University
Student Outcomes
36%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$45k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,495
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
