- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 430–520 reading and writing, 393–510 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–22 composite
- Average net price: $12,272 a year (2022–23)
Norfolk State University GPA requirements
Norfolk State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Norfolk State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Norfolk State University acceptance rate
Norfolk State University admitted 9,871 of 11,247 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Norfolk State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 430 | 470 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 393 | 445 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 927 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Norfolk State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Norfolk State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,272 a year at Norfolk State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Norfolk State University?
Norfolk State University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Norfolk State University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State University?
Norfolk State University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,871 of 11,247 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Norfolk State University students have?
The middle 50% of Norfolk State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (9% of them) scored 430–520 in Reading and Writing and 393–510 in Math. The median scores were 470 (Reading and Writing) and 445 (Math).
What ACT scores do Norfolk State University students have?
The middle 50% of Norfolk State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (1% of them) had composite scores of 16–22, with a median of 19.
Does Norfolk State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Norfolk State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Norfolk State University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,272 a year at Norfolk State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Norfolk State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).