Norfolk State University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 6,330 students enrolled.

This college was originated in 1935 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Norfolk State University will give you the option to obtain an associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

According to recent data, out of 4,748 applications 3,238 were accepted (68%), so it is relatively easy to get accepted at Norfolk State University.

The undergraduate application fee at Norfolk State University is $35.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees. Also, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this college. The graduate application fee is $35.00.

The college accepts dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Norfolk State University is 003765.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite easy to be approved for a loan at Norfolk State University, as 79% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,000.

Norfolk State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 40 degree programs including Accounting, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Visual and Performing Arts.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Norfolk State University is fair at 73% (above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Norfolk State University is low: 32%.

Average tuition cost is slighlty high - about $14,100 per year. The additional fees at Norfolk State University (not including tuition costs) are close to $2,800 per year; which comes to a total of $16,900 a year.

Norfolk State University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Norfolk State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Norfolk State University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Norfolk State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Norfolk State University accommodates approximately 2,500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,500 annually.

According to the recent data, Norfolk State University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Norfolk State University in the Safety Report for this school.

The cities around Norfolk State University are Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk.

If you wish to obtain more detailed information about studying at Norfolk State University, call this school's general information office at (757) 823-8600 or check Norfolk State University Website.