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%(115)
Hispanic
4.8%(255)
African American
85.4%(4,541)
Asian
0.3%(14)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
5.7%(302)
Unknown
1.3%(71)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment5,783
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
32.6%(1,740)
Women
67.4%(3,597)

Gender Statistics

Men1,740

30% of total enrollment

Women3,597

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Norfolk State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

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 70% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.5%(842)
Out-of-State
29.5%(352)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State842

70% of student body

Out-of-State352

29% 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

0%

Non-Traditional Age