School Information

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Total Cost $17,411
Total Enrollment 24,013
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

Old Dominion University

http://www.odu.edu
5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23529
(757) 683-3000

Old Dominion University promotes the advancement of knowledge and the pursuit of truth locally, nationally, and internationally. It develops in students a respect for the dignity and worth of the individual, a capacity for critical reasoning and a genuine desire for learning. It fosters the extension of the boundaries of knowledge through research and scholarship and is committed to the preservation and dissemination of a rich cultural heritage. Old Dominion University is old enough to value tradition yet young enough to facilitate change. In a spirit of creative experimentation, innovation, research, and technology, the University is ready to meet the ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Old Dominion University, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 42.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,355), and 60% receive loans ($7,971 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,634. Off campus it is around $7,634.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Old Dominion University is $10,173 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Old Dominion University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,902
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,862
Tuition Graduate in State $4,473
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,401
Living Costs
Old Dominion University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,411
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $27,371
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,411
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,777
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,371
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,737
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,902 people applied to Old Dominion University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (40.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 18,253 undergraduate students at Old Dominion University, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 5,760 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     61.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     51.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1
Admissions Office Phone 757- 683-3000
Admissions Office Email admissions@odu.com
Admissions Office Address 5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529
Admissions Website http://www.odu.edu/fusion/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.odu.edu/undergraduate.php?page=forms
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Old Dominion University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Old Dominion University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
African-American/Black Studies 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 4
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 97 6 4
Biochemistry 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 90 6
Biomedical Sciences, General 3
Ecology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 568 102 6
Accounting 120 21
Business Administration and Management, General 177 81 6
Business/Managerial Economics 11
Finance, General 93
Management Information Systems, General 101
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 66
Computer and information sciences and support services 38 42 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 38 42 4
Education 22 205 564 25
Community College Education 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3 36
Education, Other 21
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 19 45
Elementary Education and Teaching 155
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 34
Music Teacher Education 9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 122 53
Reading Teacher Education 23
Secondary Education and Teaching 131
Special Education and Teaching, General 60
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 83 18
Engineering 145 243 18
Civil Engineering, General 43
Computer Engineering, General 12
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 29
Engineering, General 111 18
Engineering, Other 132
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 8
Mechanical Engineering 53
Engineering technologies/technicians 154
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 154
English language and literature/letters 271 41
Creative Writing 8
English Language and Literature, General 98 25
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 8
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 173
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 29
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 29
Health professions and related clinical sciences 492 128 39
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 25 13
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 21
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 10
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 40 9
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 48 1
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 193
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 10
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 155 85
Physical Therapy/Therapist 38
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 11
History 62 15
History, General 62 15
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Mathematics and statistics 14 5 2
Applied Mathematics 5 2
Mathematics, General 14
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 193
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 193
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 48
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 48
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 8
Physical sciences 28 16 6
Chemistry, General 6 1
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 15
Geology/Earth Science, General 1 1
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 6 4
Physics, General 6 8 2
Psychology 179 9 5
Clinical Psychology 1
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3
Psychology, General 179 9 1
Public administration and social service professions 44 4
Public Administration 44 4
Social sciences 319 34 9
Criminology 176
Economics, General 2 8
Geography 18
International Relations and Affairs 32 18 5
Political Science and Government, General 49
Sociology 42 8
Urban Studies/Affairs 4
Visual and performing arts 99
Acting 1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 21
Art/Art Studies, General 47
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16
Music Performance, General 14
 
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