by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Norfolk State University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Cost of attendance at Norfolk State University ranged from $26,093.00 ranging to $37,595.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $26,093.00 in-state, rising to $37,595.00 for out-of-state students.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $10,180.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,913.00 |
| Total cost | $26,093.00 |
| That is 36% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,093.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,351.00 |
| Net price | $14,742.00 |
| That is 23% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,093.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,829.00 |
| Net price | $12,264.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $21,682.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,913.00 |
| Total cost | $37,595.00 |
| That is 95% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,595.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,351.00 |
| Net price | $26,244.00 |
| That is 36% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,595.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,829.00 |
| Net price | $23,766.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 1.4% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $12,438.00 | $14,951.00 | $26,463.00 |
| Senior year | $12,974.00 | $15,596.00 | $27,604.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $50,819.00 | $61,088.00 | $108,124.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,360.00 | $23,272.00 | $41,191.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $585.00 | $703.00 | $1,244.00 |
| Total amount paid | $70,180.00 | $84,360.00 | $149,315.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $12,438.00 | $14,951.00 | $26,463.00 |
| Senior year | $12,614.00 | $15,163.00 | $26,838.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,052.00 | $30,114.00 | $53,301.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,544.00 | $11,472.00 | $20,306.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $288.00 | $347.00 | $613.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,596.00 | $41,586.00 | $73,607.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $24,103.00 | $26,616.00 | $38,128.00 |
| Senior year | $25,143.00 | $27,764.00 | $39,773.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $98,481.00 | $108,749.00 | $155,786.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $37,518.00 | $41,430.00 | $59,349.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,133.00 | $1,251.00 | $1,793.00 |
| Total amount paid | $135,999.00 | $150,179.00 | $215,134.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $24,103.00 | $26,616.00 | $38,128.00 |
| Senior year | $24,445.00 | $26,993.00 | $38,668.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $48,547.00 | $53,609.00 | $76,796.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,495.00 | $20,423.00 | $29,257.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $559.00 | $617.00 | $884.00 |
| Total amount paid | $67,042.00 | $74,033.00 | $106,053.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $15,282.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $12,973.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,099.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,836.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,868.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,235.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,020.00 |
Use Norfolk State University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Norfolk State University is $17,277.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,750.00 |
| 25th | $9,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,277.00 |
| 75th | $34,500.00 |
| 90th | $46,750.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,270.00 |
| Middle income | $16,000.00 |
| High income | $15,000.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $3,270.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,750.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Norfolk State University stands at $7,500.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Norfolk State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 17.1% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Norfolk State University reach $987,333,634.00 across 38,619 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 236 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,619.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 51 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,652.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Norfolk State University, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.