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Norfolk State University

#756 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1,419 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Norfolk State is a public university located in Norfolk, Virginia. As a historically black college, NSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,011 undergraduate students. The Norfolk State acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 42% of students, Norfolk State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,200.
    About Norfolk State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
    Address
    700 Park Avenue
    Norfolk, VA 23504
    Website
    nsu.edu

    Norfolk State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    90%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    840-1040
    ACT Range
    17-21
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,429/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,563/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    68%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.96 responses
    65%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.105 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.106 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      83 Graduates
    • Business
      82 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      77 Graduates
    • Biology
      67 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      65 Graduates
    • Communications
      64 Graduates
    • Sociology
      61 Graduates
    • Nursing
      46 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      43 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      36 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,011Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    676
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    71%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 55 responses
    Report
    • Individuality
      38%
    • Motivated
      15%
    • Bandwagons
      13%
    • Fashionable
      13%
    • Original
      9%
    • Judgemental
      5%
    • Outgoing
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.115 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.129 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 57 responses
    Report
    • Lively
      37%
    • Family
      28%
    • A Family type environment
      19%
    • DISORGANIZED
      7%
    • Home away from home
      4%
    • Normal
      4%
    • Terrible
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    75%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.56 responses
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    Norfolk State University Reviews

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    I enjoy Norfolk State University, I'm goin going on my second year this August and I couldn't be more excited. The people are very friendly and enjoy engaging, the activities are always fun and the student life is good for any new comer. The games and spirit weeks are mostly my favorite thing about the school because you get to meet a lot of people and network. Only thing is the out of state cost is crazy high, mainly for the dorm and boarding. For what I am paying I would expect more. Also, the staffing needs a little more work on their customer service. Otherwise I absolutely enjoy bring a spartan!
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    My first two year at Norfolk State University had been overall wonderful. I think that Norfolk State University needs to hire more professors that are able and willing to teach. You can tell that most professors are over worked or simply just dont care if you pass or fail.
    Student life on campus is amazing. It is no two days alike. It is something always going on campus. Different activities like greek life, music, dance, and also an information table setup of different things going on around campus.
    Safety on Norfolk State University campus is great. I feel like students are watching out for one another. Norfolk State University police are always around. If something happens on or around campus they send out text messages very fast that are very detailed so that everyone knows what is going on and what to look for.
    I am looking forward to finishing up my last years at Norfolk State University!
    Excellent experience. Financial aid process was an odyssey, but what college isn't? I loved marching in the "Spartan Legion", which only heightened the positive experience I had as a student at Norfolk State. I encourage every prospective student to take a serious look at the possibilities of visiting Sparta and becoming a member of Norfolk State University!