Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University was established in 1935 as a black college. It was initially a part of Virginia Union University, but separated to form an independent identity as Norfolk Polytechnic College in 1942. The Virginia Legislature made it a part of Virginia State University in 1944. It was named Norfolk State College in 1969 and became Norfolk State University in 1979.

Norfolk State University is a state-supported, four-year, liberal arts institution which is spread over an area of 134 acres. It awards degrees in associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral programs through the following six colleges:

• School of Business
• School of Education
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Engineering, Science & Technology
• School of Social Work
• Office of Graduate Studies

The college has chapters of all nine organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The college’s sports teams are known as Spartans.

Norfolk State University Highlights

Where Norfolk State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work and media.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Norfolk State Students

Norfolk State is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Norfolk State was 6,155 in 2007 (5,292 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 86% are full-time and 14% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Norfolk State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Norfolk State provides on-campus housing for 2,356 of its 5,292 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Norfolk State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Norfolk State is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Norfolk State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 135 male students received the aid (men were 69% of those receiving aid) and 61 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 31% of students receiving such aid) .

Norfolk State Admissions (2007)

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