Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for NSU is $10,207 for Virginia residents and $22,053 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
NSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,622 $20,790$15,338
2023-2024$9,910$21,412$16,392
Change % 2023-20242.99%2.99%6.87%
2024-2025$10,207$22,053$17,518
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Norfolk State University - COA
Norfolk State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Norfolk State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,068 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $25,482 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
NSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,690 $24,742$15,338
2023-2024$13,068$25,482$16,392
Change % 2023-20242.98%2.99%6.87%
2024-2025$13,457$26,244$17,518
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Norfolk State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $450 for Virginia residents and $973 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $768 for Virginia residents and $1,499 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$437$945
2023-2024$450$973
2024-2025$463$1,002
Graduate2022-2023$746$1,455
2023-2024$768$1,499
2024-2025$791$1,544
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Norfolk State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Norfolk State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Norfolk State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Norfolk State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Norfolk State University$9,910$21,412
Savannah State University$5,498$16,218
University of Maryland Eastern Shore$8,898$19,728
North Carolina Central University$6,542$19,578
Howard University$33,344
Delaware State University$10,314$20,250

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,982$10,055$10,128$10,201$40,365
Out-of-State$21,568$21,724$21,882$22,041$87,214
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,055$10,128$10,201$10,275$40,659
Out-of-State$21,724$21,882$22,041$22,201$87,848
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,128$10,201$10,275$10,350$40,954
Out-of-State$21,882$22,041$22,201$22,362$88,486
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,201$10,275$10,350$10,425$41,251
Out-of-State$22,041$22,201$22,362$22,525$89,128
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,275$10,350$10,425$10,501$41,551
Out-of-State$22,201$22,362$22,525$22,688$89,776

Total College Costs Including 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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Norfolk State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,700$27,963$28,439$28,925$112,585
Out-of-State$39,286$39,633$40,035$40,481$159,434
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,963$28,280$28,766$29,263$113,925
Out-of-State$39,633$40,035$40,481$40,965$161,114
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,280$28,641$29,138$29,644$115,431
Out-of-State$40,035$40,481$40,965$41,482$162,963
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,641$29,040$29,546$30,064$117,078
Out-of-State$40,481$40,965$41,482$42,026$164,954
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,040$29,470$29,987$30,515$118,844
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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Norfolk State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,903$16,166$16,642$17,128$65,397
Out-of-State$27,489$27,836$28,238$28,684$112,246
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,166$16,483$16,969$17,466$66,737
Out-of-State$27,836$28,238$28,684$29,168$113,926
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,483$16,844$17,341$17,847$68,243
Out-of-State$28,238$28,684$29,168$29,685$115,775
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,844$17,243$17,749$18,267$69,890
Out-of-State$28,684$29,168$29,685$30,229$117,766
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,243$17,673$18,190$18,718$71,656
Out-of-State$29,168$29,685$30,229$30,798$119,881

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Norfolk State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Norfolk State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,910$1,200$16,392$21,412$1,200 $16,392
Graduate$13,068 $1,200$16,392$25,482 $1,200$16,392
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