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Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA
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George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
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#74 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,910 Virginia Residents
$21,412 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$13,815 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
cheaper$13,068 Virginia Residents
$25,482 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$17,446 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
More$11,797Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,810
Admission
Lower940 SAT
18 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter89.50%Acceptance RateEasier90.00%
Lower16.35%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable23.02%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller5,783Total EnrollmentLarger39,049
Smaller5,337Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger27,014
Smaller446Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,035
Smaller682Online Student PopulationLarger7,421
Completion & Outcomes
Lower39%Graduate RateHigher70%
Higher18%Transfer-out RateLower15%
Lower70%Retention RateHigher85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty16 to 1
362Number of faculties2,693
Lower$85,785Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,607
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.