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Norfolk State University Acceptance Rate
Norfolk State University's overall acceptance rate for the most recent application year (2023) stands at 87.5%, with 10,211 applicants seeking admission and 8,931 being accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches this at 87.5%. Historically, acceptance rates have ranged from 78.9% in 2015 to a high of 91.6% in 2019. For incoming students, SAT scores fall between a 25th percentile of 840 and a 75th percentile of 1100, while the average GPA is recorded at 2.9. There are currently no data for Early Action (EA) or transfer acceptance rates.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 10,211
Accepted Applicants: 8,931
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Norfolk State University saw a general increase in its overall acceptance rates over the past several years, with the rate hitting 87.5% in 2023 from a slightly lower 89.4% in 2022. The university accepted 8,931 out of 10,211 applicants in 2023, compared to 7,951 out of 8,884 applicants in 2022. Historically, acceptance rates have remained high, peaking at 91.6% in 2019 and maintaining rates above 90% in the years leading up to 2024. This upward trend in acceptance rates suggests that Norfolk State University continues to be a welcoming option for a growing number of applicants.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Norfolk State University's wait list acceptance rates are currently unavailable, as the provided data shows no figures for offered or accepted applicants and the acceptance rate itself for any application year from 2020 to 2024. This lack of information highlights a potential trend of declining transparency or variability in the university's admissions process. Potential applicants should prepare for an uncertain wait list scenario, as no historical data indicates how many students might expect to gain admission from the wait list in recent years.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Norfolk State University has not reported specific transfer acceptance rates for the application years 2020 to 2022, nor do they provide numbers for accepted applicants or applicants in those years. However, the average GPA of admitted transfer students is 2.9, indicating a baseline for the academic qualifications expected. This lack of detailed admission figures suggests that either the transfer process may be highly selective or data is not publicly available.
Scores
GPA
2.9
SAT
840-1100
Math: 410-525
Reading: 430-575
ACT
-
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Black/African American | 82.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.79% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
| White | 2.4% |
| Asian American | 0.298% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.132% |
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