Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia · Public · HBCU
Norfolk State University admitted 88% of 10,211 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 840–1100 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 33% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Norfolk State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 15, 2027
The application fee is $25, and Norfolk State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Norfolk State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $27,502 in-state and $39,004 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $12,272 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Norfolk State University’s acceptance rate?
Norfolk State University admitted 88% of applicants: 8,931 of 10,211 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Norfolk State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due March 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Norfolk State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 840 to 1100, with a median around 980. A score at or above 980 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Norfolk State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Norfolk State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Norfolk State University have supplemental essays?
No. Norfolk State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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