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Overview
Old Dominion University is a 4-year public institution in Norfolk and a doctoral high research activity university. ODU hosts colleges of Arts & Letters, Business, Sciences, Education, Engineering, and Health Sciences as well as an Honors College. The university also features the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center—a research facility focused on computer modeling, visualization, and simulation. Throughout the year, Old Dominion schedules a number of all-campus cultural celebrations including The International Festival and Global Café.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$17,162
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1081
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,262 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,662 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,058
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,225
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,649
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5362
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,225
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$95,311,768
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$30,949,833
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,860
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,318
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,079
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
14435
Students Applied
90%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1627
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 | |
| Other | March 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
84%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1081
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
23,107
Total Number of Undergrads
18,375
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
90
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
97
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
183
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Monarchs
School Colors
silver and navy blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
287
Total Female Athletes
195
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
30
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Sailing
Old Dominion University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
Norfolk
Washington
Richmond
New York
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Old Dominion University
United States Navy
Sentara Healthcare
Newport News Shipbuilding
United States Army
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Engineering
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingOld Dominion Professors are very professional and informative when it comes to detailed lectures & assignments.
Efrem from Chantilly, VA
Classes at ODU have their Students REALLY Involved! A student can walk out and say that they learned something.
Fanta from Silver Spring, MD
Subject material is distributed evenly through out the semester, so students can comfortable learn and retain information. Just try not to fall behind.
Malcolm from Hampton, VA
College is definitely tougher than high school. I have found myself struggling in some classes but you'll find that at any college. Overall I am doing well in school and I am learning something new every day.
Lindsay from Virginia Beach, VA
ODU is a great school. The instructors are friendly and easy to contact. They are very fair and very understanding. They are knowledgeable in their fields of study and they are able to give a lot of information on the topics. The professors give so much information that it would be hard not to learn anything.
Kyana from Richmond, VA
Old Dominion University has a beautiful campus that is close to the water. The students here are polite and respectful and just has home like vibe to it. Also the staff at ODU is so friendly and helpful that you shouldn't have a problem getting good grades.
Tarique from Fredericksburg, VA
The engineering department at Old Dominion University is very dedicated to its students. The professors have no issues going out of their way to help struggling students to succeed. The curriculum is informative and easy to understand.
Shelby from Norfolk, VA
I rate five stars because the field i wish to major in, this school has a wonderful facilty.
JaCaia from WAKEFIELD, VA
I would recommend ODU to everyone due to their diversity and school spirit. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. Not only do the teachers want you to succeed, but they make sure you get the right instruction so you do.
Sasha from Richmond, VI
ODU is a great place if you are looking for diversity on campus, there are so many different people on campus that you can also learn more about the world outside of the the classroom. The teachers here are amazing they all have one goal in mind and that is to help you succeed. Overall ODU is a community full of supporters.
ASHLEY from Suffolk, VA
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