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Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is a large, public institution located in Norfolk, va. Founded in 1930, Old Dominion University offers undergraduate degrees in 166 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

17,736 undergraduates

$12,262 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Old Dominion University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 90.5%

SAT score average 1190

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.45

Application fee $50

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February

45 days away Application deadline date

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December

348 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Old Dominion University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

15 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Other

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Biology, General

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Criminology

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,262

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,592

Books & supplies $1,800

Other expenses $3,000

Cost of attendance* $31,654

Average financial aid package $20,153

Estimated cost $11,501 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,662

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,592

Books & supplies $1,800

Other expenses $3,000

Cost of attendance* $52,054

Average financial aid package $20,153

Estimated cost $31,901 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Old Dominion University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,736, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

22,541

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

44%

African American %

29%

Hispanic American %

10%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Old Dominion University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529

7576833000

www.odu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Asian pacific american student association

Student activities council

Physical therapy club

Student veterans of america

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Old Dominion University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Old Dominion University?

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Old Dominion University?

The acceptance rate for Old Dominion University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Old Dominion University?

The average high school GPA for Old Dominion University students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Old Dominion University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Old Dominion University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $126,616.

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