Norfolk State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2192 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 617 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 562 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 16 of 63 | In Virginia |
| # 3 of 3 | In Norfolk, VA |
| # 334 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
88%
Average SAT
927
Average ACT
19
Aid receiving
94%
Undergraduates
5,410
Graduates
643
Male:Female Ratio
32:68
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Norfolk State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 11,247 | 3,596 | 7,651 |
| Admissions | 9,871 | 3,052 | 6,819 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,289 | 405 | 884 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 2% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 79% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Norfolk State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Norfolk State University majors
Norfolk State University has granted 4 associate degrees across 1 programs, 800 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 126 master's across 12 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Norfolk State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | - | 115 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 105 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 57 | 24 | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 72 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 53 | 8 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | - | 40 | 11 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 51 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 47 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 27 | 4 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 15 | 11 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 25 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 24 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 23 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 21 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 20 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 18 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | - | 15 | - |
| Accounting | - | 13 | - | - |
| Music, General | - | 13 | - | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 11 | - | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 11 | - | - |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | - | - | 10 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | - | - | 9 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | - | 8 | - |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | - | - | 7 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 6 | - | - |
| Engineering, Other | - | 6 | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | - | 6 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Information Technology | - | 6 | - | - |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 4 | - | - | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | - | 4 |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 2 | - | - |
| Materials Science | - | - | - | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | - | - | 1 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 4 | 800 | 126 | 7 |
Publications & Citations
Norfolk State University has published 4,240 scientific papers with 73,551 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
2,687
/ 49,856
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
2,557
/ 51,351
|
| Chemistry |
2,247
/ 42,564
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,073
/ 45,731
|
| Biology |
1,913
/ 29,491
|
| Materials Science |
1,668
/ 25,685
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,470
/ 16,986
|
| Environmental Science |
1,460
/ 24,059
|
| Computer Science |
1,332
/ 21,187
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,316
/ 22,021
|
| Optics |
1,174
/ 29,732
|
| Medicine |
1,021
/ 13,122
|
| Political Science |
888
/ 9,829
|
| Law |
840
/ 9,577
|
| Psychology |
771
/ 9,518
|
| Mathematics |
762
/ 10,911
|
| Electrical Engineering |
744
/ 12,470
|
| Sociology |
715
/ 7,866
|
| Nanotechnology |
710
/ 10,653
|
| Business |
696
/ 8,658
|
| Geology |
676
/ 10,133
|
| Biochemistry |
630
/ 9,741
|
| Metallurgy |
618
/ 9,434
|
| Geography and Cartography |
616
/ 7,130
|
| Ecology |
612
/ 11,225
|
| Nuclear Physics |
609
/ 21,638
|
| Philosophy |
600
/ 6,273
|
| Economics |
544
/ 7,507
|
| Statistics |
501
/ 6,455
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
462
/ 5,685
|
| History |
461
/ 4,399
|
| Condensed Matter |
459
/ 7,854
|
| Chemical Engineering |
447
/ 8,788
|
| Genetics |
441
/ 8,331
|
| Molecular |
430
/ 16,732
|
| Physical |
418
/ 8,213
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
382
/ 4,932
|
| Telecommunications |
380
/ 9,208
|
| Paleontology |
374
/ 5,605
|
| Botany |
363
/ 6,271
|
Annual publication & citation counts
21 Notable alumni
1. Martha Bissah
1997-. (aged 29)
athletics competitor
Martha Bissah is a Ghanaian athlete. She won a gold medal in the girls' 800m race at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in a time of 2:04.90.
2. Michael Rochelle
1950-. (aged 76)
Michael D. Rochelle is a retired United States Army lieutenant general, who served as deputy chief of staff, G-1 in the Department of the Army.
3. Julian Earls
1942-. (aged 84)
engineer
Julian Manly Earls is an American physicist who worked for NASA for over forty years. He has been awarded two NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals and was inducted into the Presidential Rank Award of the Senior Executive Service by both Bill Clinton and George Bush.
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4. Ralph Lee Bowerman
1934-2015 (aged 81)
songwriter
saxophonist
composer
Master Sergeant Ralph Lee Bowerman, was a composer, songwriter, musician and entertainer. A saxophone player since childhood, Ralph Bowerman is best known for winning the US Army Bicentennial Army hymn competition on June 14, 1975, and for the memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery, during which SFC Ralph Lee Bowerman's composition "Mighty Is Our Army," the winning selection from over...
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All 21 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NSUNorfolk State
Founded
1935
Motto
Achieving with Excellence
Colors
green, gold
Academic calendar
August to May
Total staff
1,214
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
700 Park Avenue Norfolk, Virginia, 23504-8000 United States
City Population
238,000
Phone
7578238600
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