A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Old Dominion are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Old Dominion University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Old Dominion has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10,102
|
| Women |
13,005
|
Old Dominion serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232982 IPEDS survey data for Old Dominion University.