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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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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
17,736 undergraduates
cost $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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Key deadlines

December
01
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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

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

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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 %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%

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

map 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529
phone 7576833000
address www.odu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Asian pacific american student association

Student activities council

Physical therapy club

Student veterans of america

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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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