Notice Regarding Changes to Tuition and Fees

In accordance with §23.1-307.D. of the Code of Virginia (see below), Norfolk State University is providing notice that changes to the University’s tuition and fees are now being considered. 

§23.1-307.D. No governing board of any public institution of higher education shall approve an increase in undergraduate tuition or mandatory fees without providing students and the public a projected range of the planned increase, an explanation of the need for the increase, and notice of the date and location of any vote on such increase at least 30 days prior to such vote.

The NSU Board of Visitors will consider proposed changes to tuition, fees, room, and board for the 2025-2026 academic year at its meeting on May 9, 2025. The Commonwealth of Virginia General Assembly has not yet finalized the State Budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which has led Norfolk State University to submit a range of potential increases pending the outcome of the legislative budget process. The most recent fiscal forecast includes significant operating cost increases for the University, which, if approved, will require the University to implement increases. However, a final decision on tuition and fees cannot be made until the General Assembly’s budget process is completed. Norfolk State University is committed to maintaining affordability for the students and families it serves while addressing the ongoing need for additional operating resources. As such, the following increase scenarios are being proposed for consideration:

• The increase range for tuition and mandatory Education and General (E&G) fees for in-state undergraduate students is set from 0% - 2.5% ($152 annually); the range for all other students is set from 0% - 2.5%.  The additional resources will partially fund increased state mandated salaries for faculty and staff, now pending approval by the General Assembly; additional student services support; and increased operating cost. 

• The range for the increase to mandatory non-E&G fees is set from 0% and 3%. Again, the additional resources will support state-mandated salary increases for staff and address increased cost of operations.

• The cost of housing will increase from 0% - 3% to address staff state-mandated salary increases, and the maintenance to the housing stock.

• In response to increases by the University’s food services provider and the maintenance to the dining services space, the board fee increase is proposed from 0% - 3%.

The University welcomes feedback from the public; therefore, as soon as possible before May 7, 2025, please send your questions and comments to this email address:
cost-of-education@nsu.edu.