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Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

23,107
Old Dominion University overview
Location Norfolk, Virginia
Online odu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Old Dominion University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, situated in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area along the Elizabeth River. The 251-acre urban campus combines modern academic buildings with historic structures dating to the institution's founding in 1930 as a division of the College of William and Mary, before becoming independent in 1962. ODU maintains particular academic strength in engineering, maritime studies, and cybersecurity, while its Distance Learning program serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States. The university operates several satellite locations throughout Virginia and offers on-campus housing in multiple residential communities. As a member of NCAA Division I and the Sun Belt Conference, ODU fields teams in 18 varsity sports, with its men's basketball program historically being the most prominent.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Old Dominion is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1090/1250
ACT 22/27
GPA 3.3

Applications Accepted

95.1% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$7,239
In State Costs for Old Dominion University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,981
Room and Board $13,480
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$29,000

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,664
Out of State Costs for Old Dominion University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,981
Room and Board $13,480
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$48,425

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Old Dominion University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Health Professions 15%
Social Sciences 12%
English and Literature 8%
General Studies 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024