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Norfolk State University student guide: campus events and game days, $15,282 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Norfolk.

Fast facts about Norfolk State University

Founded
1935
Teams
Norfolk State Spartans
Division
NCAA Division I

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

Landmarks at Norfolk State University

Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.

William "Dick" Price StadiumStadium

William "Dick" Price Stadium

Stadium located on the campus of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, United States

What's on at Norfolk State University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

Norfolk State University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates5,392
Admitted88%
Average net price$15,282per year, after aid
Total cost$26,633per year, before aid
Graduation rate39%
Return for year two73%
Median earnings$44,66610 years after starting
Median debt$29,000at graduation
Students per teacher15 to 1
Average SAT927

Most popular majors

  1. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 112 reported graduates
  2. Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 84 reported graduates
  3. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree · 62 reported graduates
  4. Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherBachelor's Degree · 61 reported graduates
  5. Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 56 reported graduates

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

Coffee and study spots

Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.

Open late

Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.

C1.6 mi from campus

Codex

American restaurant

Places to eat

Independent restaurants near campus.

L1.6 mi from campus

Luce

Italian restaurant

Gyms, salons and studios

Gyms, studios and salons nearby.

Shops

Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.

C1.6 mi from campus

Cardi

Clothing store
X1.6 mi from campus

Xchange

Clothing store

Arts and culture

Galleries, venues and museums.

GS1.6 mi from campus

Gershwin's

Jazz and blues venue
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Questions students ask about Norfolk State University

How much does Norfolk State University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,282 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $26,633 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at Norfolk State University?

39% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 73% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State University?

88% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 927. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at Norfolk State University?

Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Business/Commerce, General (bachelor's degree), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do Norfolk State University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $44,666. Source: College Scorecard.

When was Norfolk State University founded?

Norfolk State University was founded in 1935. Source: Wikidata.

What is there to see at Norfolk State University?

Landmarks at Norfolk State University include William "Dick" Price Stadium (stadium), Marty L. Miller Field (stadium).

Where is Norfolk State University?

700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA, in Norfolk.

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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.

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