Norfolk State University SAT and ACT scores
Norfolk, VA · public college · 5,510 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Norfolk State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Norfolk State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Norfolk State University scored 823 to 1030, with an average of 927. A score at or above 930 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Norfolk State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 16 to 22. A 22 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Norfolk State University require the SAT or ACT?
Norfolk State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Norfolk State University accept the CLT?
Norfolk State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Virginia with similar scores
- Hampton UniversitySAT 790–1090
- Virginia State UniversitySAT 840–1070
- Virginia Union UniversitySAT 850–885
- University of Virginia's College at WiseSAT 945–1120
- Averett UniversitySAT 926–1143
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Alabama A & M UniversitySAT 810–1040
- Winston-Salem State UniversitySAT 830–1020
- Columbus State UniversitySAT 800–1060
- Warner UniversitySAT 790–1070
- University of Puerto Rico-CarolinaSAT 809–1057
- Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySAT 803–1036
More about Norfolk State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Norfolk State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026