Student Population by Gender

Norfolk State University has a total of 5,783 enrolled students for the academic year 2022-2023. 5,337 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs and 446 students joined graduate programs.
By gender, 1,920 male and 3,863 female students (the male-female ratio is 33:67) are attending the school. The gender distribution is based on the 2022-2023 data.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
TotalUndergraduateGraduate
Total5,7835,337446
Men1,9201,740180
Women3,8633,597266
Norfolk State University Student Population by Gender

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 145 White, 4,841 Black, and 20 Asian students out of a total of 5,783 are attending at Norfolk State University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the next chart (Academic year 2022-2023 data).
All Students Undergraduate Graduate
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (all students)
Norfolk State University Student Population by Race
Norfolk State University Demographics Pie Chart
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Undergraduate)
Norfolk State University Undergraduate Student Population by Race
Norfolk State University Undergraduate Demographics
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Graduate)
Norfolk State University Graduate Student Population by Race
Norfolk State University Graduate Student Population Pie Chart

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 5,337 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 345 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 6.46%.264 students have transferred in as full-time status and 81 students transferred in as part-time status.
Transfer-in Students Population by Attendance Status

Online Classes (Distance Learning) Enrollment

Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially who want to continue education and work in field. At Norfolk State University, 682 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 4,921 students are enrolled in some online courses.
All StudentsEnrolled Exclusively Online Courses Enrolled in Some Online Courses
All Students5,7836824,921
Undergraduate5,3375444,645
Graduate446138276
Online Program Student Population
Norfolk State University Online Student Population

Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Online Courses

521 students lived in Virginia or jurisdiction in which the school is located are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 161 students live in other State or outside of the United States.
Virginia ResidentsOther States in U.S. Outside of U.S.
All Students5211601
Undergraduate4281160
Graduate93441
Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Distance Learning Course
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