- 4 Year
- NORFOLK, VA
Norfolk State University
- grade C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- NORFOLK, VA
- Rating 3.49 out of 5 1,472 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Norfolk State University Office of Admissions has adopted a test-optional policy for first-year applicants in the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. Keeping the safety of our students, families, faculty and staff first, we are not hosting on campus visits at this time. NSU continues to monitor the developing COVID-19 situation as we plan for our academic year. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C
About
Norfolk State University is four-year, public, urban, coeducational comprehensive university offering 31 undergraduate, 15 graduate, and 3 doctoral programs. Our 134-acre campus is near downtown Norfolk, VA with its shops, restaurants and museums. Ranked as a top 20 HBCU by U.S. News and World Report, NSU prides itself of helping our students reach their full potential.
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Most Popular Majors
- Psychology67 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services61 Graduates
- Business58 Graduates
- Sociology55 Graduates
- Communications42 Graduates
- Healthcare Management42 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities34 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science30 Graduates
- Biology29 Graduates
- Nursing25 Graduates
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NSU's Traditional Nursing Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) is a highly competitive pre-licensure program that prepares students as generalists in the practice of professional nursing. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX–RN).