Norfolk State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

97%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
0%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Norfolk State University has a diverse student body with 97% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
2.2%(127)
Hispanic
4.7%(271)
African American
83.3%(4,818)
Asian
0.3%(16)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
5.5%(320)
Unknown
3.7%(214)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment6,370
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Norfolk State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Norfolk State University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.0%(1,919)
Women
67.0%(3,897)

Gender Statistics

Men1,919

30% of total enrollment

Women3,897

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Norfolk State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.4%(190)
18-19
41.2%(2,271)
20-21
25.8%(1,421)
22-24
15.8%(873)
25+
13.7%(753)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(5)
22-24
27.3%(145)
25+
71.8%(382)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Norfolk State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 60% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.5%(842)
Out-of-State
40.4%(571)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State842

60% of student body

Out-of-State571

40% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

97%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age

Norfolk State University - Demographics & Diversity