Norfolk State University
Former name | Norfolk Division of Virginia State University (1935–1942) Norfolk Polytechnic College (1942–1969) Norfolk State College (1969–1979) |
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| Motto | On seal: "Achievement, Citizenship" "We See the Future in You" |
| Type | Public historically black university |
| Established | September 18, 1935 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | |
| Endowment | $24.4 million (2019) |
| President | Javaune Adams-Gaston |
Academic staff | 247 |
Administrative staff | 589 |
| Students | 5,616 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 5,000 (Fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 616 (Fall 2019) |
| Location | , , United States 36°50′55″N 76°15′45″W / 36.8487°N 76.2625°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 134 acres (0.54 km2) |
| Newspaper | Spartan Echo |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Spartans |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Spiro the Spartan |
| Website | nsu |
Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Virginia High-Tech Partnership.