Norfolk State University is a public and historically Black university in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1935, and is a member school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Virginia High-Tech Partnership.

Highlights

Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 31 million USD
Cost of Attendance 36,917 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 8%
Admission Helpdesk admissions@nsu.edu, 757 823-8396
Student Retention Rate 71.00%

Programs, Campus and Residence

  • 30 bachelors, 15 masters, and three doctoral programs under 10 schools, three colleges and seven institutes are offered at Norfolk State University currently. Some of the popular majors are – Business, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, etc.
  • On an 83 acre campus, Norfolk State University offers residence facility to its students. It includes eight residential halls, out of which two are for freshman. These two halls can accommodate around 668 students.

Norfolk State University Admission Process

Requirements Transcripts; SOP; LOR
Test Scores UG: SAT Graduate: GRE
English Proficiency Test TOEFL
Application Fee UG: 25 USD; Graduate: 50 USD
Additional Requirements Essay and Resume; Personal Statement
Intake Seasons Fall: May 31

How to apply – To apply for admission to Norfolk State University, apply through the NSU Online Application for admission.

Cost of Attendance

Expenses Cost
Tuition and Fee 20,478 USD
Books and Supplies 2,325 USD
Room and Board 17,514 USD
Other Expenses 4,038 USD
TOTAL 44,355 USD

Financial Aid

The students at Norfolk State University are offered financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans and grants. It is mandatory for students to submit the FAFSA on or before deadline, to receive financial aid.

Alumni benefits include 10% discount on purchases at Barnes and Noble, special discounts GEICO auto insurance, access to Lyman Beech Brooks Library, NSU career services, access to exclusive offers at TicketsatWork, etc.