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Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University
NORFOLK, VA . 4 Year 3.5
#1872 in Best Colleges in America
700 PARK AVE NORFOLK, VA 23504

Overview

Norfolk State University, founded in 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a historically Black public institution offering 40+ undergraduate and 20+ graduate programs in fields like STEM, business, and the arts. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, the university provides hands-on learning, research opportunities, and strong career services to empower students for leadership and professional success.

Rankings

  • 81

    #81 in Top Party Schools in America

  • 1872

    #1872 in Best Colleges in America

  • 99

    #99 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • Top Party Schools in America 81 of 1,512
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 99 of 689
  • Best College Athletics in America 264 of 1,344

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • B Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B+Location
  • CDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • CSafety

Majors

  • Business
    97 Graduates
  • Psychology
    96 Graduates
  • Sociology
    63 Graduates
  • Biology
    56 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    53 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    45 Graduates
  • Communications
    44 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    44 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    19 Graduates
  • History
    18 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 89%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,764
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    37%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,520 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    496
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    70%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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