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Norfolk State University (Norfolk State)
- 700 Park Ave
- Norfolk, VA 23504
- OPEID College Code: 00376500
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- General Phone: (757) 823-8600
- President: Carolyn W. Meyers
- Website: www.nsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,155
- College Alias: Norfolk State
- College Mascot: Spartans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,699 | 2,896 | 4,595 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,091 (64%) | 2,006 (69%) | 3,097 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 494 (45%) | 813 (41%) | 1,307 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 915 | 70% |
| ACT ® Exam | 144 | 11% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 470 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 19 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Norfolk State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 54% | 48% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,967 | $3,995 | $3,412 | $3,691 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Number in Default | 129 | 118 | 127 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,790 | 2,084 | 1,887 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,322 | $5,056 | $4,670 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,242 | $15,376 | $14,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,909 | $6,667 | $6,474 |
| Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,374 | $6,668 | $6,474 |
| Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,235 | $15,623 | $15,044 |
| Out of State | $27,155 | $25,943 | $24,854 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,700 | $15,624 | $15,044 |
| Out of State | $28,620 | $25,944 | $24,854 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,326 | $8,956 | $8,570 |
| Out of State | $20,246 | $19,276 | $18,380 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,155 Undergraduate: 5,368 Graduate: 787
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,229 Female: 3,926
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,021 Female: 3,347
- Graduate Gender Male: 208 Female: 579
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,734 Part-Time: 1,421
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,327 Part-Time: 1,041
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 407 Part-Time: 380
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 62 | 1% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Black | 5,313 | 86% |
| Asian | 65 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 2% |
| White | 356 | 6% |
| Unknown | 231 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 99 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,720 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,396 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,103 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 666 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 360 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 268 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 351 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 181 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,099 | 981 | 118 |
| Faculty Status | 523 | 418 | 105 |
| Tenured Faculty | 148 | 148 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 377 | 272 | 105 |
| Primarily Instruction | 377 | 272 | 105 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 147 | 146 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 188 | 180 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 387 | 383 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 80 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 37 | 37 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 93 | 93 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,646 (231) | $64,276 (117) | $56,921 (114) |
| Professor | $74,335 (63) | $74,836 (45) | $73,080 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $65,978 (43) | $67,806 (27) | $62,892 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,493 (78) | $53,724 (29) | $54,948 (49) |
| Instructor | $47,632 (47) | $47,743 (16) | $47,574 (31) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,531 (41) | $85,081 (23) | $81,551 (18) |
| Professor | $92,561 (18) | $92,560 (13) | $92,563 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $85,634 (13) | $85,392 (6) | $85,842 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,344 (6) | $73,803 (2) | $71,615 (4) |
| Instructor | $52,843 (4) | $46,815 (2) | $58,871 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,807 (272) | $65,153 (140) | $58,258 (132) |
| Professor | $74,645 (81) | $75,037 (58) | $73,658 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $66,927 (56) | $68,181 (33) | $65,127 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,829 (84) | $54,154 (31) | $55,223 (53) |
| Instructor | $47,287 (51) | $46,694 (18) | $47,610 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,580,979 | $1,746,138 | $834,841 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 250 | 175 | 75 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 235 | 169 | 66 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $66,907 | $43,179 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,254 | $16,026 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 36% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 22% |
| 6 Years | 28% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 48 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 34 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
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