Norfolk State University is a public institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,131, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 134 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Norfolk State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South). Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,700 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,343 (2011-12).

Apply:
Applying to Norfolk State University, note the application deadline is May 31. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 31. The application fee at Norfolk State University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 63.6 percent.

Academics:
The student-faculty ratio at Norfolk State University is 20:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.0 percent.

Student Life:
Norfolk State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Norfolk State University offers campus safety and security services such as 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access. Of the students at Norfolk State University, 40 percent have cars on campus.

Admission Office

700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 823-8396
Fax: (757) 823-2078
admissions@nsu.edu
Contact: Lakeisha Mayes
Director of Admissions