Online Programs at Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a Public, 4 years located in Norfolk, VA. It offers total 56 programs and, of that, 2 programs are offered via distance education (online classes). For the academic year 2023-2024, 693 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 6,053 total enrollment (the rate of online enrollment is 11.45%). Norfolk State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees are $10,180 for Virginia residents and $21,682 for out-of-state where the average tuition & fees over colleges that offer online programs/courses is $14,992.
- Total 693 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 6,053 total students.
- The school offers 56 major programs and, of that, 2 programs are available via online education.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at NSU is $10,180 for Virginia residents and $21,682 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.26% from last year.
The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years at NSU.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Norfolk State University Cost of Attendance page.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $9,622 | $20,790 | $12,690 | $24,742 |
| 2022 | $9,622 | $20,790 | $12,690 | $24,742 |
| 2023 | $9,622 | $20,790 | $12,690 | $24,742 |
| 2024 | $9,910 | $21,412 | $13,068 | $25,482 |
| 2025 | $10,180 | $21,682 | $13,412 | $25,826 |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Norfolk State University is $463 for Virginia residents and $986 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.34% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $789 for Virginia residents and $1,519 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.33% from last year.
The next table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over last 5 years at Norfolk State University.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $437 | $945 | $746 | $1,455 |
| 2022 | $437 | $945 | $746 | $1,455 |
| 2023 | $437 | $945 | $746 | $1,455 |
| 2024 | $450 | $973 | $769 | $1,499 |
| 2025 | $463 | $986 | $789 | $1,519 |
Offered Online Programs
Norfolk State University offers 55 major programs through Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate degrees/programs. Of that, 2 online programs are offering via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs at Norfolk State University at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Online Programs | Number of Total Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 0 | 1 |
| Bachelor's | 0 | 35 |
| Master's | 2 | 15 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 0 | 3 |
| 1 Year Certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 55 |
Online Student Population
There are 6,053 students including both undergraduate and graduate students at NSU. Of that, 693 students have enrolled online exclusively.
In addition, 4,753 students have joined to some online courses and 607 students only joined to in-classrrom courses.
The next tables show the online students by enrollment type and locality for the academic year 2023-2024.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,053 | 5,410 | 643 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Classes | 693 | 534 | 159 |
| Enrolled Some in Online Classes | 4,753 | 4,269 | 484 |
| Not Enrolled in Online Classes | 607 | 607 | 0 |
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Enrolled Excl.) | 693 | 534 | 159 |
| Virginia Residents | 515 | 447 | 68 |
| Other State in U.S. | 90 | 62 | 28 |
| Outside of U.S. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 87 | 24 | 63 |
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