Paying for Norfolk State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,910 2.99%	$21,412 2.99%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,068 2.98%	$25,482 2.99%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Norfolk State University (NSU) are $9,910 for Virginia residents and $21,412 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,797. It could cover 55.10% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,705 for Virginia residents and $27,207 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

NSU's 4-year tuition is $40,365 for Virginia residents and $87,214 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,585 for Virginia residents and $159,434 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Norfolk State University is $9,910 for Virginia residents and $21,412 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.99% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NSU is $10,207 for Virginia residents and $22,053 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,622	$20,790	$15,338
2023-2024	$9,910	$21,412	$16,392
Change % 2023-2024	2.99%	2.99%	6.87%
2024-2025	$10,207	$22,053	$17,518

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,068 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,482. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NSU is $13,457 for Virginia residents and $26,244 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,690	$24,742	$15,338
2023-2024	$13,068	$25,482	$16,392
Change % 2023-2024	2.98%	2.99%	6.87%
2024-2025	$13,457	$26,244	$17,518

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $450 for Virginia residents and $973 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $769 for Virginia residents and $1,499 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$437	$945
	2023-2024	$450	$973
	2024-2025	$463	$1,002
Graduate	2022-2023	$746	$1,455
	2023-2024	$769	$1,499
	2024-2025	$793	$1,544

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,392. The Living costs increased by 6.87% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The NSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,502 for state residents and $39,004 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,502 for state residents and $39,004 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At NSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,910
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,412
Room & Board	$11,692	$11,692
Personal Expenses	$4,700	$4,700
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$27,502	$27,502
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,004	$39,004

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NSU is $40,365 for Virginia residents and $87,214 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Norfolk State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

NSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,982	$10,055	$10,128	$10,201	$40,365
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,568	$21,724	$21,882	$22,041	$87,214
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,055	$10,128	$10,201	$10,275	$40,659
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,724	$21,882	$22,041	$22,201	$87,848
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,128	$10,201	$10,275	$10,350	$40,954
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,882	$22,041	$22,201	$22,362	$88,486
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,201	$10,275	$10,350	$10,425	$41,251
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,041	$22,201	$22,362	$22,525	$89,128
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,275	$10,350	$10,425	$10,501	$41,551
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,201	$22,362	$22,525	$22,688	$89,776

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $112,585 for Virginia residents and $159,434 for out-of-state students.

NSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,700	$27,963	$28,439	$28,925	$112,585
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,286	$39,633	$40,035	$40,481	$159,434
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,963	$28,280	$28,766	$29,263	$113,925
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,633	$40,035	$40,481	$40,965	$161,114
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,280	$28,641	$29,138	$29,644	$115,431
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,035	$40,481	$40,965	$41,482	$162,963
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,641	$29,040	$29,546	$30,064	$117,078
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,481	$40,965	$41,482	$42,026	$164,954
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,040	$29,470	$29,987	$30,515	$118,844
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,965	$41,482	$42,026	$42,595	$167,069

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $65,397 for Virginia residents and $112,246 for out-of-state students.

NSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,903	$16,166	$16,642	$17,128	$65,397
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,489	$27,836	$28,238	$28,684	$112,246
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,166	$16,483	$16,969	$17,466	$66,737
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,836	$28,238	$28,684	$29,168	$113,926
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,483	$16,844	$17,341	$17,847	$68,243
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,238	$28,684	$29,168	$29,685	$115,775
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,844	$17,243	$17,749	$18,267	$69,890
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,684	$29,168	$29,685	$30,229	$117,766
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,243	$17,673	$18,190	$18,718	$71,656
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,168	$29,685	$30,229	$30,798	$119,881

	In-State	Out-of-State
Norfolk State University	$9,910	$21,412
Savannah State University	$5,498	$16,219
South Carolina State University	$11,060	$21,750
North Carolina Central University	$6,542	$19,578
Coppin State University	$7,001	$13,789
Howard University	$33,344