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.
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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
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 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $437 | $945 |
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2023-2024 | $450 | $973 |
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2024-2025 | $463 | $1,002 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $746 | $1,455 |
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2023-2024 | $768 | $1,499 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Norfolk State University | $9,910 | $21,412 |
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Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,218 |
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 |
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North Carolina Central University | $6,542 | $19,578 |
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Howard University | $33,344 |
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Delaware State University | $10,314 | $20,250 |