Norfolk State University

 
 


Norfolk State University

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Norfolk State University

 
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  Norfolk State University
700 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 235048000
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(757) 823-8600 Ext.
(757) 823-8381 Ext.
(757) 823-8396 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 6,238 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$25.00

About this School
Norfolk State University, founded 1935, is a historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia.
 
History
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 General Assembly mandated that it become a part of Virginia State College. It then became known as Norfolk 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. Norfolk State University is an urban institution located in the heart of a metropolitan area with an enrollment of nearly 8,000 and a student-teacher ratio of 22:1.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$5,322$5,056$4,670
Out of State$16,242$15,376$14,480
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$6,909$6,667$6,474
Other Expenses$2,804$2,900$2,900
Off Campus
Room and board$8,374$6,668$6,474
Other Expenses$2,804$2,900$2,900
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$2,804$2,900$2,900

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 67% $2,505
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 40% $2,768
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 18% $5,717
Loans to students 76% $4,084
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Associate degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administrat...

Associate degree
Architectural Engineering Technology + Technician
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Associate degree Architectural Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of architects, engineers and planners engaged in designing and developing buildings, urban complexes, and related system...

Bachelor degree
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Trade and Industrial Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education te...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social c...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in so...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, th...

Bachelor degree
Office Management and Supervision
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling ...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administrati...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies + Technicians
Other
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in mechanical engineering-related technologies not listed in the Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other...

Bachelor degree
Labor and Industrial Relations
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Labor and Industrial Relations: A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals to function as labor or personnel relations specialist...

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development ...

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojo...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studi...

Bachelor degree
Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator: A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information u...

Bachelor degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Electrical + Electronic + Communications Engr Technology + Technician
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Electrical + Electronic + Communications Engr Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, mi...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Consumer Economics
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Consumer Economics: A program that focuses on the application of micro- and macro-economic theory to consumer behavior and individual and family consumption of goods and services. Includes instruction in modeling, economic forecasting, indexing, price theory, and analysis of i...

Bachelor degree
Construction Engineering Technology + Technician
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Construction Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structu...

Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering Technology + Technician
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Computer Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Includes instruction in compute...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confu...

Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on ...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Teacher Education
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Business Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private in...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of ...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accou...

Master's degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Visual and Performing Arts, General: A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Master's degree
Urban Studies + Affairs
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Urban Studies + Affairs: A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, ur...

Master's degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Specific Levels and Methods
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Master's degree
Social Work
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in so...

Master's degree
Music Performance
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Master's degree
Education
General
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the socia...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Education + Teaching of the Gifted and Talented: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults exhibiting exceptional intellectual, psychomotor or artistic talent or potential, or who exhibit exceptional maturity or social leadership talent...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with multiple disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such stu...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Community Psychology
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Community Psychology: A program that prepares individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary preven...

Master's degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Master's degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, org...

Master's degree
Clinical Psychology
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Clinical Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessme...

Master's degree
Atomic + Molecular Physics
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Master's degree Atomic + Molecular Physics: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior of matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Includes instruction in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, fission reactions, molecular orbital theory, magnet...

Doctor's degree
Social Work
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Doctor's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in so...

Doctor's degree
Clinical Psychology
Norfolk State University

General Description for:
Norfolk State University Doctor's degree Clinical Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessme...

 
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