Overview
Enrollment
Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, situated in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area along the Elizabeth River. The 251-acre urban campus combines modern academic buildings with historic structures dating to the institution's founding in 1930 as a division of the College of William and Mary, before becoming independent in 1962. ODU maintains particular academic strength in engineering, maritime studies, and cybersecurity, while its Distance Learning program serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States. The university operates several satellite locations throughout Virginia and offers on-campus housing in multiple residential communities. As a member of NCAA Division I and the Sun Belt Conference, ODU fields teams in 18 varsity sports, with its men's basketball program historically being the most prominent.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Old Dominion is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Old Dominion University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#558 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#173 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#523 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1290 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $4,672 |
| Room and Board | $14,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,654 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $4,672 |
| Room and Board | $14,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,529 |
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% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025