Admission & test scores

Norfolk State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 823–1030 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 18. Norfolk State University admits 88% of applicants — largely open. 73% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range823–1030middle half of admits
ACT midpoint18admitted students
Acceptance rate88%largely open
First-year retention73%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
823
Average
927
75th percentile
1030

A quarter of admitted students scored below 823 and a quarter above 1030. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,392.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Lincoln University Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 920 19 66% $12,512
Texas Southern University Houston, Texas 914 17 97% $9,173
Delaware State University Dover, Delaware 940 — 47% $10,670
University of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland 940 19 79% $9,992
Virginia State University Petersburg, Virginia 948 18 89% $10,043
Goshen College Goshen, Indiana 950 27 84% $38,890

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Norfolk State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Norfolk State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 823 and 1030 on the SAT, with an average of 927. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Norfolk State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 18.
How hard is it to get into Norfolk State University?
Norfolk State University admits 88% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 73% return for a second year.
Does Norfolk State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.