What division is Norfolk State?

Norfolk State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MEAC.

What GPA do you need for Norfolk State?

The average GPA at Norfolk State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Norfolk State?

Norfolk State has an enrollment of approximately 5,392 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Norfolk State?

Norfolk State has an acceptance rate of 88%.

How do I get recruited to play at Norfolk State?

To get recruited at Norfolk State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Norfolk State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Norfolk State

Norfolk, VAFCSMEAC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,392

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

88%

Acceptance

39%

Graduation

73%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Norfolk State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MEAC, located in Norfolk, VA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Norfolk State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

39%

Acceptance

88%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

980

Retention

73%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$33,412

Coaching Staff184 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Norfolk State Athletics

Norfolk State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Norfolk, VA, competing in the MEAC. With an enrollment of 5,392 students, Norfolk State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Norfolk State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Norfolk State is 3.0. The school maintains a 39% graduation rate.

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