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Norfolk State University is a four-year, state-supported, liberal arts university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1935 as the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University. It was renamed Norfolk State University in 1979. NSU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic units:
NSU’s sports teams participate in the NCAA's Division I in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Spartans.
Norfolk State is located in Norfolk, VA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Norfolk State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media and family and social work.
Norfolk State does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 470.
Norfolk State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 6,155 enrolled students in 2007. Norfolk State has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Norfolk State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Norfolk State values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Norfolk State University
700 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
General Phone: (757) 823-8600
http://www.nsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 200 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, English, history, urban studies |
| Business And Management | 122 | business, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 109 | social work, family and human sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 101 | teacher education, education of disabled, kindergarten/preschool teaching, business teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 95 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Media | 65 | communication and journalism, journalism |
| Science | 54 | biology, chemistry, atomic physics, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech |
| Engineering | 24 | electrical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 9 | health care administration, medical records admin |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | clinical lab tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary science |
Number of programs and degrees for Norfolk State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 709 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 234 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
Norfolk State is a historically black college.
In 2007, Norfolk State had a total enrollment of 6,155 students (5,292 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 72% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Washington, DC | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Norfolk State offers campus housing for 2,356 of its 5,292 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,595 | 3,097 | 67% | 1,307 | 42% |
| Men | 1,699 | 1,091 | 64% | 494 | 45% |
| Women | 2,896 | 2,006 | 69% | 813 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 470 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,322 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,242 |
| Room and board | $ 6,909 |
| Room charge | $ 4,402 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,507 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,804 |
Financial Aid:
Norfolk State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376500)
Norfolk State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $92,560 | 5 | $92,563 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $85,392 | 7 | $85,842 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $71,615 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $85,081 | 18 | $81,551 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $74,836 | 18 | $73,080 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $67,806 | 16 | $62,892 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $53,724 | 49 | $54,948 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $47,743 | 31 | $47,574 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $64,276 | 114 | $56,921 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 61 | 196 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 22 | 16 | 38 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 34 | 40 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Norfolk State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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