School Overview
Old Dominion University, commonly referred to as ODU, is a research university located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school was originally founded as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1930, and it became an official university in 1969.
Old Dominion offers a comprehensive variety of degree programs in science, technology, liberal arts, and awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in these fields. ODU is among the largest online education providers in the nation, and its TELETECHNET program serves almost 30 percent of ODU’s student body. The university is renowned for its Marine Science and Coastal Engineering programs, and it has the nation’s only Maritime, Transportation, and Port Logistics Management program with MBA concentrations.
ODU is committed to advancements in engineering, technology, and science, especially aerospace, marine science, and other fields with regional significance to the school. Several of the university’s departments collaborate on research with NASA. Many of Old Dominion’s programs focus on metropolitan issues due to the university’s urban location.
Old Dominion’s 18 sports teams, known as the Monarchs, compete at the NCAA’s Division I level. The university’s well-known women’s basketball team has claimed three national championships.
General Information
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Admission Office 108 Rollins Hall, 5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-3685 (800) 348-7926 Fax: (757) 683-3255 [email protected] Contact: Lakeisha Phelps Director of Admissions |
Main Address 5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-3000 www.odu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 17,330 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,812 Degree-seeking undergrads: 16,971 Graduate enrollment: 5,756 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 72% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,262 | $5,574 | $5,902 | $6,214 | +5.29% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,634 | $8,759 | +14.74% |
| Other | $2,875 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $2,875 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,634 | $8,759 | +14.74% |
| Other | $2,875 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $2,875 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $16,237 | $16,549 | $17,411 | $18,848 | +8.25% |
| In-state Off Campus | $16,237 | $16,549 | $17,411 | $18,848 | +8.25% |
| In-state with Family | $6,262 | $6,574 | $6,902 | $7,214 | +4.52% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $4,784 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,898 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $14,324 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $2,168 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,973 | 71% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,973 | 71% | $9,578,179 | $4,855 |
| • Federal grants | 560 | 20% | $2,201,086 | $3,931 |
| • Pell grants | 560 | 20% | $1,944,234 | $3,472 |
| • Other federal grants | 274 | 10% | $256,852 | $937 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 983 | 36% | $4,987,550 | $5,074 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 574 | 21% | $2,389,543 | $4,163 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,538 | 56% | $8,476,482 | $5,511 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,530 | 55% | $7,081,155 | $4,628 |
| • Other student loans | 155 | 6% | $1,395,327 | $9,002 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3240 | 1283 | 188 | – | 31 |
| Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Black/african-american Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 130 | 14 | 10 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 119 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Ecology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | 620 | 117 | 4 | – | – |
| Accounting | 105 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 186 | 100 | 4 | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 130 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 86 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 93 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 41 | 44 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 41 | 44 | 1 | – | – |
| Education | 206 | 583 | 49 | – | 31 |
| Community College Education | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 50 | – | – | 3 |
| Education, Other | – | – | 39 | – | – |
| Educational Leadership, Management and Administration | – | 54 | – | – | 28 |
| Elementary Education, Teaching and Instruction | – | 159 | – | – | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Teacher Education | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Physical Education/coaching Teacher Education | 123 | 48 | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 38 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Teacher Education | – | 105 | – | – | – |
| Special Education Teacher Education | – | 71 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 83 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 143 | 220 | 31 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 107 | 31 | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 113 | – | – | – |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 59 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 146 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields, Other | 146 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 278 | 42 | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 89 | 26 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters, Other | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 189 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 507 | 132 | 60 | – | – |
| Audiology/audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | 30 | 29 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Community Health Services/liaison/counseling | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | 46 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 57 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 200 | – | – | – | – |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | – | 40 | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | – | – | 18 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 143 | 72 | – | – | – |
| History | 74 | 13 | – | – | – |
| History | 74 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | – | 39 | 3 | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 39 | 3 | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 19 | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 261 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 261 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 13 | 12 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 8 | 7 | 3 | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | – | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Physics | 4 | 3 | 7 | – | – |
| Psychology | 198 | 11 | 7 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Psychology | 198 | 11 | 3 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 377 | 34 | 9 | – | – |
| Criminology | 197 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 6 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 33 | 14 | 7 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 67 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Urban Studies/affairs | – | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Acting | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 23 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Old Dominion University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (757) 683-3000 |
| Website: | www.odu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.odu.edu/admission/apply |
| Address: | 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 24,322 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,838 (57% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,750 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $26,730 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,849 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Old Dominion University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Old Dominion University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 3 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Education | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 5 | |||
| Grand total | 31 | 55 | 43 | 18 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Old Dominion University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 19 | 12 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Old Dominion University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $9,750 |
| Out-of-state | $26,730 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,480 |
| Out-of-state | $28,860 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,646 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,646 | 90% | $8,849 |
| Student loan aid | 1,947 | 67% | $8,252 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 10,765 | 54% | $6,899 |
| Federal student loans | 11,366 | 57% | $7,213 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Old Dominion University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Old Dominion University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 11,352 | 5,177 | 6,175 | Percent admitted | 100% | 85% | 84% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 24% | 26% | 23% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Old Dominion University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 24,322 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,793 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,529 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Old Dominion University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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