Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University
Former name	Norfolk Division of Virginia Union University (1935–1942); Norfolk Polytechnic College (1942–1969); Norfolk State College (1969–1979)
Motto	On seal: "Achievement, Citizenship"; "We See the Future in You"
Type	Public historically black university
Established	September 18, 1935
Accreditation	SACS
Academic affiliation	ORAU; SCHEV; TMCF; VHTP;
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	Norfolk, Virginia, 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	NCAA Division I FCS – MEAC; NEC;
Mascot	Spiro the Spartan
Website	www.nsu.edu

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.

^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
^ "Norfolk State University - Norfolk State University". www.nsu.edu.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Fact Book 2013–2017" (PDF). Norfolk State University. Norfolk State University Office of Institutional Research. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
^ "Athletics Quick Facts" (PDF). NSUSpartans.com. May 19, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.