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Norfolk State University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Norfolk State University men's basketball recruiting profile. Norfolk State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. from Norfolk, Virginia. Led by head coach Robert Jones, Norfolk State University pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 39% graduation rate and a $9,124 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
14
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,560
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
Virginia
City
Norfolk
Address
700 Park Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Robert Jones
Head Coach
(757) 823-8152·View profile
Jamal Brown
Associate Head Coach
(757) 823-8441·View profile
C.J. Clemons
Assistant Coach
(757) 823-2693·View profile
Leonard Fairley
Assistant Coach
(757) 823-2691·View profile
Corey Coffer
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Kyonze Chavis
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 5% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
39%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$33,412
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,666
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 99% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,076
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,578
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,506
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$9,124
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 50% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,771,667
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$781,153
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (757) 823-8600

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