Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Norfolk State University, we project that on average students will pay $13,325, while the advertised price of attendance is $29,002. That’s a difference of $15,677.
| Year | Net in-state price at Norfolk State University | In-state sticker price at Norfolk State University | Out-of-state sticker price at Norfolk State University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $13,325 | $29,002 | $39,989 |
| 24-25 | $12,976 | $28,242 | $39,493 |
| 23-24 | $12,636 | $27,502 | $39,004 |
| 22-23 | $12,272 | $26,710 | $37,878 |
| 21-22 | $14,652 | $26,710 | $37,878 |
| 20-21 | $12,264 | $26,710 | $37,878 |
| 19-20 | $15,657 | $26,710 | $37,878 |
| 18-19 | $12,645 | $24,995 | $36,163 |
| 17-18 | $14,824 | $25,897 | $37,339 |
| 16-17 | $14,429 | $24,801 | $36,403 |
| 15-16 | $15,103 | $23,909 | $35,667 |
| 14-15 | $13,468 | $22,414 | $35,098 |
| 13-14 | $11,874 | $20,536 | $34,006 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Norfolk State University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $19,566, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $12,051. That's a difference of $7,515.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Norfolk State University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $12,051 |
| $30K-$48K | $13,937 |
| $48K-$75K | $15,058 |
| $75K-$110K | $15,457 |
| >$110K | $19,566 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Norfolk State University, over the last five years 37% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Norfolk State University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Norfolk State University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 38% | 31% |
| Asian | 36% | 45% |
| Black | 37% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 50% | 28% |
| White | 41% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 34% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 26% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Norfolk State University has 6,370 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 67% of students are female.
And about 81% of students are black.