Old Dominion University

#23 in Virginia

4-years Public College In Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University (referred to as ODU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Norfolk, VA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Old Dominion University is $12,262 for Virginia residents and $32,662 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,107 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Old Dominion University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,262 (Virginia Residents) $32,662 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate95.14%
Student Population23,107
Test Scores1,170 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate48%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Old Dominion University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1961 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Old Dominion University is $12,262 for Virginia residents and $32,662 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Old Dominion University is $14,848 for Virginia residents and $35,008 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Old Dominion University offers the alternative tuition plans. 61 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,858 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Old Dominion University is 95.14% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.46%. The average SAT score is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 24. Old Dominion University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 23,107 students are attending at Old Dominion University (18,375 undergraduate students). There are 844 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 580 part-time faculty working for Old Dominion University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,410 (full-time) and 830 (part-time). The graduation rate at Old Dominion University is 48% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 74% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Old Dominion University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Old Dominion University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Old Dominion University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Old Dominion University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers