Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 87.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 840–1100 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 16–21 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $12,973 |
| Grad rate | 33% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,666 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-03-15 |
| Application fee | $25 (US) · $25 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Explain why you selected the first choice academic program above and why you are interested in studying this at NC State.· ~250 words
- Explain why you selected the second choice academic program above and why you are interested in studying this at NC State.· ~250 words
- Think about a time when your curiosity led you to not just learn, but to act. How did you learn more, and what tangible steps did you take as a result of what you learned? What insights about yourself, others, or the world did you take away from this process of learning and doing?· ~600 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).