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Norfolk State University Teaching Programs

Norfolk State University is a public institution located in Norfolk, VA. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Norfolk State University Rankings

Norfolk State; NSU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#34 of 106	State — Virginia

Where Is Norfolk State University?

Contact information for Norfolk State; NSU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
Phone:	7578238600
Website:	www.nsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid
Financial Aid:	www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid

How Do I Get Into Norfolk State; NSU?

You can apply to Norfolk State; NSU online at: www.nsu.edu/applyonline

Norfolk State; NSU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Norfolk State; NSU

This is what Norfolk State; NSU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Norfolk State; NSU?

Norfolk State; NSU admits 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Norfolk State; NSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 520. Math scores were between 393 and 510.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 823 to 1030. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Norfolk State; NSU ranged between 16 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Norfolk State; NSU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,596	3,052	85%
Women	7,651	6,819	89%

Can I Afford Norfolk State University?

The average net price after aid at Norfolk State; NSU is $12,973. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,076
In-State Fees	$4,104
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,578
Out-of-State Fees	$4,104
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,180
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,682

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Norfolk State; NSU receive some form of financial aid (1,414 students).

Nearly 91% of students at Norfolk State; NSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,969 per student.

65% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,833.

Student Loan Debt

64% of Norfolk State; NSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,394 per year.

Norfolk State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 554 students enrolled at Norfolk State; NSU. Norfolk State; NSU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,495 undergraduate students at Norfolk State; NSU, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Norfolk State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	4,406
Hispanic	258
White	98
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	291
Non-Resident	362

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Norfolk State; NSU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	846
New Jersey	4
Florida	3
District of Columbia	2
Georgia	2

Additionally, approximately 6.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Norfolk State University Graduate Student Diversity

535 of Norfolk State; NSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Norfolk State; NSU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Norfolk State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	375
Hispanic	21
White	26
Two or More Races	34
Non-Resident	40

Online Learning at Norfolk State University

Norfolk State; NSU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

4,269 undergraduate students at Norfolk State; NSU took at least one online class — of those, 534 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 484 students took at least one online class and 159 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Norfolk State University

These teaching majors are available at Norfolk State; NSU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	17	18	—	35
Special Education and Teaching	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Norfolk State University

Norfolk State; NSU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Norfolk State; NSU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.