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Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504

Official telephone: (757) 823-8600
Fax number: (757) 823-9435
Website: https://www.nsu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 274-1821
800 274-1821 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 31
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 2.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 19
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 88%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,817
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,895
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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