According to Wikipedia, Norfolk State University is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. The university is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership. History The institution was founded on September 18, 1935 as the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University. Eighty-five students attended the first classes held in 1935. Mr. Samuel Fischer Scott, an alumnus of Virginia Union and Portsmouth native, served as the first director with the primary focus of maintaining the solvency of the school. Dr. Lyman Beecher Brooks, a Virginia Union alumnus, succeeded Mr. Scott as director in 1938, and served as provost, 1963–1969, and the first president 1969–1975.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,944 | 91% | 39% | 950 | 18 |
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $5,752 | $3,870 |
If you graduate from Norfolk State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $38,800 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 5,103 | 4,734 | 369 |
Norfolk State University is located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk VA 23504-8000
Norfolk State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Norfolk has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Norfolk State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Norfolk State University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Communications. Here are some of Norfolk State University's most famous alumni:
