Old Dominion University (ODU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,361
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, ODU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that ODU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Old Dominion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at ODU is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 72% at ODU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,800

Cost of attendance at Old Dominion University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,960

Cost of attendance at Old Dominion University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Old Dominion University received on average $7,702 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,702

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,299	42%	$4,989	$6,480,999
Other Federal Grant	1,326	43%	$5,158	$6,839,420
State Grant/Scholarships	1,108	36%	$5,175	$5,734,309
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,045	66%	$4,386	$8,970,159
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,797	91%	$7,702	$21,543,888

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Old Dominion University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Old Dominion University students is 48.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.8%.

48.7%

asian 57.6% 68 students
African American 48.2% 455 students
white 51.8% 549 students
unknown 35.0% 70 students
hawaiian 22.2% 2 students
hispanic 47.7% 126 students
International Students 43.8% 14 students
Mixed Race 46.0% 109 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Old Dominion University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Old Dominion University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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