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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
6,075
Total Undergrads
Including 1,137 Part-time
946
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 39 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
65% Women
35% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $92,070)
6
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $55,634)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 66 60 - -
Baseball 28 - - -
Basketball 14 12 - Yes
Bowling - 7 - -
Football 98 - - -
Softball - 17 - Yes
Tennis 8 7 - Yes
Volleyball - 15 - -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Golf - - - Yes
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Soccer - - - Yes
Table Tennis - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 85.3%
Hispanic 1.5%
Non-resident alien 0.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 2.1%
Two or more races 2.1%
White/non-Hispanic 6.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
Other
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 6
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 81

Notable Alumni

  • Future Man, percussionist of the jazz quartet Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
  • Paul Hines, football coach/inspiration for Denzel Washington's character in "Remember the Titans"
  • Randall Robinson, founder of TransAfrica
  • Tim Reid, comedian, actor, director
  • Gordon Banks, guitarist, producer, writer, and musical director
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Caroline from Birmingham, AL
  • 1
  • “they will change your room accommodations for their needs. if you selected 2 room mate dorm room, they will put another person in at their leisure. you are responsible for…”

  • Feb-10-2012 » Read More
  • NotSoStarvingStudent
  • 4
  • “I only stayed in a dorm for one semester. It was okay. Dorm life is dorm life. Living with a whole lot of other people is not going to be…”

  • Apr-21-2012 » Read More
  • Wilbert from Franklin, VA
  • 5
  • “Watch your surroundings at all times. Get to know all of your fellow residents. Make sure that your room and personal effects are safe at all times.…”

  • Apr-24-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Andy
  • Apr-25-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is great! Provided through meal plan options, food choices range from home style buffet cooked foods to Chic Fil-A, Pizza Hut, and Tropical Smoothie Caf���©. There are other dining services offered as well that are loved by the student body.

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  • 3
  • Nikelah from Exmore, VA
  • Dec-12-2012 I am a current student here

    The food and dining is good at first but afterwhile things get old and everything isn't on meal plan. So in that case you should always try to try something new.

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  • 3
  • Amory
  • Dec-11-2012 I am a current student here

    The food places are average although there aren't many spots to choose from.

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  • 5
  • Olivia from Virginia Beach, VA
  • Oct-30-2012 I am a current student here

    In my opinion the food and dining is one of the best features at Norfolk State University. There are a couple of dining halls which offer breakfeast, brunch, and dinner. We also have a Chick Fil A, Tropical Smoothie, and Pizza Hut in our Student Center.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Nikelah from Exmore, VA
  • Dec-12-2012 I am a current student here

    The greeks on campus are amazing. They will literally just pop up out of nowwhere and surprise you with a show.

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  • 0
  • Makayla from VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
  • Dec-11-2012 I am a current student here

    -The Greek life is amazing on campus. -You aren't treated any differently on campus if you aren't apart of sorority or a frat. -We have a Greek walk and there are plenty of soro & frat activities

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  • 0
  • Janelle from Hampton, VA
  • Oct-29-2012 I am a current student here

    Is really big on this campus. They show pride in their sister/brotherhood and they aren't hesitate to display it which I love. They are always hosting great events and giving back to the school and community.

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  • 0
  • Ashanti from Virginia Beach, VA
  • Oct-18-2012 I am a current student here

    As with most HBCU's Greek Life at Norfolk State University is exciting even you decide not to pledge. If you do, its a great way to network and perform community service. Just don't get caught up in the hype :-)

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