School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Norfolk, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

700 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
Main Phone: (757) 823-8600
Web Site: www.nsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,763 (full-time equivalent) students. 93.1% of students attend full-time, while 6.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 499 male students and 679 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.4% of the student body, while females made up 57.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (88)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

Norfolk State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 470.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 470 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Human Resource

• General Communications
• Journalism
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electrical Engineering

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Construction Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Consumer Resources
• Other Home Economics

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• General Arts
• Music

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Psychology
• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Norfolk State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Norfolk State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Norfolk State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.