C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Norfolk State, founded in 1935, is a public, historically black university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Letters, Business, Education, General and Continuing Education, Health-Related Professions and Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Technology. Its 119-acre campus is located in Norfolk, the center of the state's Tidewater region. Web Site www.nsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,356 Women 3,423 (63.9%) Men 1,933 (36.1%) Graduate Students 671 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 67% of 2,817 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.90 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 16-19 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,475 Out-of-state: $36,917 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,036 Out-of-state: $20,478 Room and Board $9,866 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester CAMPUS LIFE Norfolk Population 245,782 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities 38% of all students NCAA Division I Spartan STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.4% First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years 17.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6% Asian 83.6% Black/African-American 3.0% Hispanic/Latino 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 5.1% White 3.8% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies History 3 Academic Electives 9 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 700 Park Avenue City, State, Zip Norfolk, VA 23504 Phone (757) 823-8396 Fax (757) 823-9435 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@nsu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 67% of 2,817 applicants were admitted 70% of 1,708 applicants were admitted 64% of 1,109 applicants were admitted 1,296 (68%) of 1,895 admitted students enrolled 776 (65%) of 1,188 admitted students enrolled 520 (74%) of 707 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.90 3.75 and Above 5% 3.50-3.74 6% 3.25-3.49 10% 3.00-3.24 17% 2.50-2.99 40% 2.00-2.49 22% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 16-19 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 1% Score of 18-23 13% Score of 12-17 6% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 79% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,475 Out-of-state: $36,917 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,036 Out-of-state: $20,478 Room and Board $9,866 Books and Supplies $2,535 Other Expenses $4,038 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline May 31 Award Notification On or about June 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003765 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2011-12 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2011-12 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, Federal Perkins loans Available Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music, Performing Arts
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Teacher Education Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering, Other English Language and Literature, General Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Journalism Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Work Sociology Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Construction trades, Business/marketing, Social sciences None None CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Yes Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Art/Fine Arts Clinical Psychology Communication--General Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education of Students with Severe/Multiple Disabilities Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Materials Sciences Media Studies Music Music Education Optical Sciences Psychology--General Secondary Education Social Psychology Social Work Special Education Urban Education Urban Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology Doctoral Programs of Study Psychology--General Social Work
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Norfolk Population 245,782 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Urban environment 134 acres Temperature 30.9 average low in January, 82.9 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 5 mile(s) from campus in Norfolk 1 mile(s) from campus in Norfolk 23 mile(s) from campus in Newport News HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Men only housing, women only housing Students in College Housing 38% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 62% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Spartan School Colors Green and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Bowling x Football x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Not Reported Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,356 Women 3,423 (63.9%) Men 1,933 (36.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,416 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.4% Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 671 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6% Asian 83.6% Black/African-American 3.0% Hispanic/Latino 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 5.1% White 3.8% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years 17.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 31.2% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 34.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018