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Old Dominion University

Also known as: ODU, Old Dominion

📍 Norfolk, Virginia🏛️ Urban Setting👥 17,514 Undergrads🔗 www.odu.edu

Overview

Old Dominion University is a large public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. It enrolls about 17,514 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $54,914 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,197

570–650

Net Price

$14,638

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

46%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$54,914

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

SAT Average

1,197

ACT Composite

24–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200570 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200530 – 630 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

124 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,750

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$33,780

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$29,446

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$14,638

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,739
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,114
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,123
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,940
$110,001 +	$23,567

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.6%

Academics & Programs

Old Dominion University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

17.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

15.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

10.1%

Psychology

9.8%

Social Sciences

8.1%

Education

6.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.3%

Engineering

5.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

46%

On-Time (4yr)

26%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,732

8 years

$51,738

10 years

$54,914

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

58.8%

White

51.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

40.6%

Black or African American

31.9%

Asian

5.4%

Hispanic / Latino

11.3%

Two or more races

7.4%

International

1.2%

Gender

Women

54.1%

Men

45.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Dominion University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1197.

How much does Old Dominion University cost?

In-state tuition is $12,750, and out-of-state is $33,780. Average net price after financial aid is $14,638.

What is Old Dominion University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Computer & Information Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Old Dominion University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 46%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.