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Norfolk State University

#1246 in US ranking Norfolk, VA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,026
Tuition & fees
$10,456
Avg. aid
$12,969
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
823–1030
ACT range
16–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$40,122
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Norfolk State University?

Norfolk State reports around-the-clock patrols by trained security personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and a late-night transport or escort service. Students should learn how to contact campus police, request an escort, and receive university emergency notifications before they need those services.

The university's emergency procedures and annual security report are the appropriate places to check current reporting instructions, campus crime disclosures, and response protocols. Students should also identify the university office that handles reports of sexual misconduct and explains supportive measures. A published crime count covers specified incidents, locations, and reporting periods; it cannot by itself describe every aspect of an individual's safety experience.

Norfolk State University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation

How Safe Is Norfolk State University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Norfolk State University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

1 5 6 ▲more than the year before0.99

Fondling

0 1 6 ▲more than the year before0.99

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 0 2 ▲more than the year before0.33

Aggravated assault

2 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Burglary

4 0 0 0

Motor vehicle theft

1 2 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Arson

0 0 0 0

Norfolk State University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

1 1 2 ▲more than the year before0.33

Dating violence

9 23 17 ▼fewer than the year before2.81

Stalking

1 1 3 ▲more than the year before0.50

Norfolk State University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 1 5 ▲more than the year before0.83

Drug abuse

0 3 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.17

Liquor law violation

3 4 4 0.66

Norfolk State University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

4 12 3 ▼fewer than the year before0.50

Drug abuse

54 64 72 ▲more than the year before11.89

Liquor law violation

26 57 31 ▼fewer than the year before5.12

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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