700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 823-8600
http://www.nsu.edu/ admissions@nsu.edu
About Norfolk State University
  • Year of Foundation 1935
  • Size of Campus 134 acres
  • Type of Instituition Public institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 5,337
Application
  • App. Deadlines May 31
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State 5,056 in-state, 15,376 out-of-state
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Less selective
  • Application Fee 25
Reference: Norfolk State University
Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University adheres to the traditional purpose of the Historically Black University and espouses the tradition of service to its students, its alumni, the academy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.Norfolk State's timely information regarding the activities of its students, faculty and staff.Norfolk State University is a public, urban, comprehensive University located in Norfolk, Virginia.Norfolk State University’s Mission is to provide an affordable, high-quality education for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population, equipping them with the capability to become productive citizens who continuously contribute to a global and rapidly changing society.
Social Life And Activities
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 10%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Caribbean Student Association, International Student Association
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 8
  • Other general policies class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Homecoming Events, NSU High School Band Day, Dept. of Music Annual Gala Concert, Green and Gold Ball, Black Writers' Series, AMERIGROUP's Leadership Forum, Black History Month, Music Spring Recital, Cultural Expressions, NSU Drama and Theater,
  • Number of students in fraternities 8
  • Percent students who are frat members 10%
  • Number of honor societies Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society, NSU Honors Program, Alpha Epsilon Rho National Honorary Broadcasting Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma Busines
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of sororities 8
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Gospel Choir, Wesley Westminister Club, World Changers
Transportation
  • Car Permitted On Campus No
  • Distance to nearest airport Norfolk (5), Newport News (29)
  • Distance to nearest train Newport News (23)
  • Distance to nearest bus Norfolk (1)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
Student Housing
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 9
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles N/A
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles N/A
  • Number of students using college housing 34%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples N/A
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 99%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments N/A
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Type of housing provided for students women's dorms, men's dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Campus Services
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help N/A
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) N/A
  • Counseling Services career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number of e-books 1,250
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Library Facilities N/A
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 340,000
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Museums Lois E. Woods Museum
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
  • Number Of Subscriptions 1,195
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 1,000
  • Number Of Microforms 61,672
Student Employment and Career
  • Employed Students after 1 year N/A
  • Army ROTC on campus? Offered on campus
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Offered on campus
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Walmart, Nothrop Grumman, Census Bureau, IBM, National Security Agency
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 11%
  • Career placment and training co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,713
  • Employed Students after 6 Months N/A
  • Does the school discourage student employment No