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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
88%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
5,392
Students
Verified May 2026
15:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
36%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About Norfolk State; NSU

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Location

Norfolk, VA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
87.8%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$21,682/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
5,392
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
15:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
927
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
430 - 520
SAT Math (25th-75th)
393 - 510
ACT (midpoint)
18
ACT (25th-75th)
16 - 22

Outcomes

Freshman retention
73%
Graduation rate (6yr)
36%
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,666

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$78M
Avg net price (after aid)
$15,282/yr

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