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Address:
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
Main Phone: 757-823-8600
Main Contact: Admissions
Website:http://www.nsu.edu/

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Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University (NSU) is a comprehensive urban public university committed to offering rigorous academic programs, and a supportive culturally diverse learning environment. As one of the most affordable four-year public institutions of higher education in Virginia, NSU provides opportunity and access to a globally competitive education, preparing students to compete in the 21st century workforce.

Quick Facts

Undergrad Population: 5112
Graduate Population: 489
Student Body: Coed
In State Tuition: $9622
Out of State Tuition: $21550
Room & Board: $10844
Applications Due: Rolling basis ($25)
 Conference: MEAC
Mascot: Spartans
Accreditations: SACSCOC,
Online Classes: yes
Percent Men: 34.5%
Percent Women: 65.5%

Online Admissions Application:

http://www.nsu.edu/applyonline/
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Majors Offered

School of Business
-B.S. Accountancy
-B.S. Business
-B.S. Tourism and Hospitality Management

School of Education
-B.S. Exercise Science/Physical Education
-B.S. Early Childhood Education
-M.A. Urban Education
-M.A. Pre-Elementary Education
-M.A. Special Education
-MAT Teaching

College of Liberal Arts
-B.A. Drama and Theatre
-B.A. English
-B.A. Fine Arts and Graphic Design
-B.A. History
-B.A. Political Science
-B.A. Psychology
-B.A. Sociology
-B.A./B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
-B.S. Mass Communications
-BMUS Music
-M.A. Criminal Justice
-M.A. Media and Communications
-M.A. Urban Affairs
-M.S. CyberPsychology
-MFA Visual Studies
-MMUS Music
-Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

College of Science, Engineering and Technology
-A.S. Architectural Drafting -B.S. Biology
-B.S. Chemistry
-B.S. Computer Engineering Technology
-B.S. Computer Science
-B.S. Construction Management Engineering Technology
-B.S. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
-B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology
-B.S. Health Services Management
-B.S. Information Technology
-B.S. Mathematics
-B.S. Nursing
-B.S. Optical Engineering
-B.S. Physics
-M.S. Computer Science
-M.S. Cybersecurity
-M.S. Electronics Engineering
-M.S. Materials Science
-MHA Healthcare Administration
-Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering

Esthelyn R. Strong School of Social Work
-BWS Social Work
-MSW Social Work
-PHD Social Work

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Choral Groups, Fraternities, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Radio Station, Sororities, Television Station
College History
Norfolk State College was founded in 1935. The College, brought to life in the midst of the Great Depression, provided a setting in which the youth of the region could give expressions to their hopes and aspirations. At this founding, it was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University. In 1942, the College became the independent Norfolk Polytechnic College, and two years later an Act of the Virginia Legislature mandated that it become a part of Virginia State College.

The College was able to pursue an expanded mission with even greater emphasis in 1956 when another Act of the Legislature enabled the institution to offer its first Bachelor's degree. The College was separated from Virginia State College and became fully independent in 1969. Subsequent legislative acts designated the institution as a university and authorized the granting of graduate degrees. In 1979, university status was attained.

Today, the University is proud to be one of the largest predominantly black institutions in the nation. Furthermore, it is committed to pursuing its vital role of serving the people of the Hampton Roads area.

Norfolk State University is a public, urban, comprehensive University offering programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Norfolk State University adheres to the traditional purpose of the Historically Black University and espouses the tradition of service to its students, its alumni, the academy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.
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Norfolk State University alumna, Melisande Corlett published her first novel, Before the Sunrise, which is a mystery novel written with the young adul ...
Norfolk State University to host William & Mary
Norfolk State University and William & Mary are set to battle it out on Tuesday night at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. The two teams’ last head-to-h ...
Norfolk State University band set to perform at California's annual Rose Parade
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Norfolk State University Board of Visitors Extends President's Contract to 2027
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