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Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
www.nsu.edu
Mascot: Spartans
Background
Founded in 1935, NSU is a regionally accredited university, offering associates, bachelors and masters degrees. There are 544 faculty, with 73% working full time and 44% with terminal degrees.
Facts about NSU
- Public university
- Commuter campus in small city
- 6052 undergraduates: 10% part time, 61% women, 90% African American, 1% Asian Americans, 1% Hispanic Americans
- 93% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT required
- 20% graduate within 6 years
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 22 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 3
- History - 3
- Mathematics - 2 (must include Algebra II for computer science applicants)
- Academic electives - 9
- Science - 3 (2 required for nursing applicants)
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $3120; out of state $9930; Room/board $5466. Books/supplies $720. Personal expenses $1300. Transportation $700
Academics
Special Study Options: Accelerated study, cooperative education, distance learning, double major, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certification, Army, Navy ROTC, Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, institutional test.
Support Services: Learning center, tutoring remedial instruction, reduced course load.
Student Life
Freshman orientation available, dormitories available. Activities: Bands, choral groups, dance, drama, radio station, Fraternities and Sororities, student government, symphony orchestra, TV station.
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA. Baseball M, basketball, cross-country, football M, softball W, track and field, volleyball W, wresting M. Intramural: Badminton M, basketball, bowling, cross country, rifle M, soccer M, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling M.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counselor, on-campus daycare, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for visually, hearing, speech impaired.
Contact:
Email: admissions@vger.nsu.edu
Phone: (757) 683 - 8396
Director of Admissions
Norfolk State University
2401 Corprew Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
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