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IPEDS ID: 232937
OPE ID: 00376500
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Norfolk State University
700 Park Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23504-8000
General information:  (757) 823-8600
Website:  www.nsu.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  6,325 (5,653 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  18 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.nsu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.nsu.edu/financialaid/
Apply Onlinewww.nsu.edu/applyonline/
Mission Statement
  www.nsu.edu/about/mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Other Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$5,560$5,322$5,056
Out-of-state$16,807$16,242$15,376
Books and supplies$1,320$1,200$1,000
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$8,884$6,909$6,667
Other$3,084$2,804$2,900
Off Campus
Room and board$8,884$8,374$6,668
Other$3,084$2,804$2,900
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,084$2,804$2,900
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
On Campus$18,848$16,235$15,623
Off Campus$18,848$17,700$15,624
Off Campus with Family$9,964$9,326$8,956
Out-of-state
On Campus$30,095$27,155$25,943
Off Campus$30,095$28,620$25,944
Off Campus with Family$21,211$20,246$19,276
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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This calculator uses estimated student expenses data to estimate the total tuition and fees charged over the duration of a typical 4-year program at this school.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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  • Prior to the 2007-08 academic year off-campus room and board cost of attendance figures were adjusted after a market analysis of off-campus housing options and costs in communities near the university. This adjustment resulted in a 2007-08 off-campus room and board figure that was more than 20% higher than the 2006-07 off-campus room and board figure.
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition planX
  • NSU participates in prepaid tuition plans administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$18,314,193
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant2,309
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 89% Did not receive aid: 11%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 67% Federal: 48% Pell: 48% Other Federal: 14% State/Local: 37% Institutional: 25%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $6,368 Federal: $3,950 Pell: $3,456 Other Federal: $1,802 State/Local: $3,560 Institutional: $4,161
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 65% Federal: 63% Non-federal: 8%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $4,283 Federal: $3,655 Non-federal: $5,587
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment6,325
Undergraduate enrollment5,653
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment366
Graduate enrollment672
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 83% Part-time: 17%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 37% Female: 63%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1% Black or African American: 89% Hispanic/Latino: 2% White: 4% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 4% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 78% 25 and over: 22% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 73% Out-of-state: 25% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 1%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 58% Part-time: 42%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants4,7481,8392,909
Percent admitted68%68%68%
Percent admitted who enrolled37%41%34%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,04284%
ACT21217%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading400470
SAT Math390470
ACT Composite1619
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 73% Part-time students: 44%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 72 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 32% Transfer-out rate: 33%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 12% 6-year: 30% 8-year: 33%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 27% Female: 37%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Black or African American: 33% (!)Hispanic/Latino: 22% (!)White: 29%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-28--
Category total-28--
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-41--
Business/Commerce, General-98--
Office Management and Supervision-1--
Category total-140--
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other-3816-
Journalism-15--
Category total-5316-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-215-
Category total-215-
Education
Business Teacher Education-1--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities--10-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching-75-
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other--100-
Category total-8115-
Engineering technologies/technicians
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician4---
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician-9--
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician-9--
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician-7--
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other-2--
Category total427--
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering-32-
Engineering, Other-65-
Materials Science---0
Category total-970
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General-14--
Category total-14--
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other-11--
Category total-11--
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist-8--
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator-1--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-10--
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)5049--
Category total5068--
History
History, General-5--
Category total-5--
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General-8--
Category total-8--
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-91--
Category total-91--
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-24--
Category total-24--
Personal and culinary services
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other----
Category total----
Physical sciences
Atomic/Molecular Physics--3-
Chemistry, General-8--
Physics, General-5--
Category total-133-
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--123
Psychology, General-61--
Category total-61123
Public administration and social service professions
Social Work-39461
Category total-39461
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies--9-
Category total--9-
Social sciences
Political Science and Government, General-27--
Sociology-48--
Urban Studies/Affairs--3-
Category total-753-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General-24--
Music Performance, General--5-
Music, General-18--
Visual and Performing Arts, General--1-
Category total-426-
Grand total547372224
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AA MenWomen
All Track Combined2925
Baseball26–
Basketball1511
Bowling–8
Football99–
Softball–15
Tennis66
Volleyball–10
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1969 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics7/1/1986 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1975 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools1/1/1970 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs1/1/1980 -  Accredited
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program3/1/1985 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession643
Drug law violations944
Liquor law violations011
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession431
Drug law violations321
Liquor law violations011
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter001
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible421
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery1063
Aggravated assault622
Burglary524856
Motor vehicle theft734
Arson323
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible121
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery012
Aggravated assault411
Burglary293424
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson223
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
Direct Subsidized$3,614
Direct Unsubsidized$3,790
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate7.3%7.2%5.6%
Number in default130129118
Number in repayment1,7761,7902,084
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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