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Of the nine institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University.
At least 23,319 people applied to Norfolk city colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 46,423 students enrolled in the universities, including 41,245 in undergraduate and 5,178 in graduate programs. In total 6.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (38.5%) and white (37.4%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Old Dominion University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 23,107 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk city.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Tech-Trades | -- | -- | 454 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | -- | -- | -- |
| Centura College-Norfolk | -- | -- | 221 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk | -- | -- | 232 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | -- | -- | 410 |
| Tidewater Community College | -- | -- | 16,195 |
| Norfolk State University | 8,884 | 7,907 | 5,783 |
| Old Dominion University | 14,435 | 13,713 | 23,107 |
| Central School of Practical Nursing | -- | -- | 21 |
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