School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Norfolk State University is a public school.

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 6,155 (full-time equivalent) students. 86.3% of students attend full-time, while 13.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 494 male students and 813 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.8% of the student body, while females made up 62.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5313)%, Hispanic (65)%, Asian (112)%, and Native American (16)%.

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 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

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, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

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

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• 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.