Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Norfolk, VA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 5,392 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 840–1040 · 16% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 800–1000 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 15–20 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 33% |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $26,633 in-state · $38,135 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Business, Health professions & nursing, Psychology, Public policy & social work.
Strongest majors at Norfolk State
- Public policy & social work at Norfolk State: #228 of 406 schools, score 53/100, about 56 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at Norfolk State: #359 of 580 schools, score 48/100, about 56 graduates a year
- Computer science at Norfolk State: #434 of 691 schools, score 43/100, about 28 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Norfolk State: #397 of 592 schools, score 48/100, about 61 graduates a year
- Psychology at Norfolk State: #480 of 694 schools, score 44/100, about 112 graduates a year
- Biology at Norfolk State: #523 of 692 schools, score 40/100, about 56 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Norfolk State: #423 of 543 schools, score 47/100, about 81 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Norfolk State: #526 of 668 schools, score 43/100, about 35 graduates a year