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General Information About Norfolk State University Mission Statement 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. Strategic imperatives: * Enhance students’ success by providing high-quality academic instruction and support to ensure an improved graduation rate; * Develop an efficient management structure to increase organizational efficiency and improve performance across all areas; * Increase total funding by identifying multiple funding sources and new initiatives to form a solid fiscal foundation and to provide ongoing services for NSU’s constituents. Core assets: * Talented student body * Public support * Motivated faculty and staff * Tradition of service
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 5,317 Percent Admitted 63% Men Admitted 61% Women Admitted 64% Full Time Retention Rate 70% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 400 470 Math 390 470 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 16 19
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $5,872 Room & Board Charge $7,329 Books & Supplies Cost $1,500 Dorm Capacity 2,479 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $8,875,702 Other Federal Grants $1,551,271 Scholarships & Fellowships $26,445,064 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $5,971,773 Average Grant Dollars Issued $3,099,026 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $13,222,532 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 7,415 Native American 16 Asian 81 African American 6,316 Hispanic 118 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 5,074 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 517




