Old Dominion University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Norfolk, VA

$7,029

Avg in-state tuition

$26,664

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Old Dominion University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Old Dominion University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Norfolk, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,622, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,029, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,664.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

95% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1170

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

24k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

47%

Black

29%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$12,988
On-campus other expenses	$3,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,988
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,000

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$24,317	$43,952
Off-campus without family	$24,317	$43,952
Off-campus with family	$11,329	$30,964

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Asian Studies/Civilization
	Women's Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Ecology
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer and Information Systems Security
6	Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Education, Other
	Music Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Community College Education
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
8	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering, Other
	Mechanical Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Engineering, General
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
	Rhetoric and Composition
	English Language and Literature, General
	Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
	Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
12	History
	History, General
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
18	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
19	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
20	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
21	Social Sciences
	Criminology
	Economics, General
	Geography
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music Performance, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General

Old Dominion University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Old Dominion University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.