Overview
Student Population
Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,651 prospective students applied, and 13,024 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,147 enrolled in the school. 16,405 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,881 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,029 plus fees of $3,771. Old Dominion is ranked 580 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Old Dominion is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Old Dominion University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#580 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#209 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#41 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1170 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,771 |
| Room and Board | $12,988 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,088 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,771 |
| Room and Board | $12,988 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,723 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| General Studies | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232982 IPEDS survey data for Old Dominion University.
Current students may use the Old Dominion University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.