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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$33,412

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

36%

Annual Tuition

$9,910

At a Glance

Total Students

5,495

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

58%

Median Debt

$29,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Norfolk State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 87.5%. The university enrolls 5,495 students. The in-state tuition is $9,910. The university's retention rate is 72% and its graduation rate is 36.3%.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,917. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $33,412, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,666. The median debt for students is $29,000, and 58.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$33k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 88% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Norfolk State University alumni earn $36,917. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $33,412. However, ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $44,666. The median debt for graduates is $29,000.

Norfolk State University has a student body of 5,495 students. The university has an 87.5% acceptance rate and a 36.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 72%. The in-state tuition is $9,910, and 58.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, VA 23504-8000

Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Norfolk State University has an acceptance rate of 87.5%.