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ACT
17/21
SAT
840/1040
Estimated Cost
$25,897
Financial Aid
$24,434
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public four-year, coed, liberal arts, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. The university is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership.
Norfolk State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1476 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Virginia
#36 of 158
2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#14 of 45
Most Popular Majors
Out of 20 majors categories at Norfolk State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Norfolk State University within four or six years.