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Old Dominion University

#745 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4,095 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      C
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    Old Dominion is an above-average public university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 15,036 undergraduate students. The Old Dominion acceptance rate is 86%. Popular majors include Psychology, Nursing, and Criminology. Graduating 54% of students, Old Dominion alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,500.
    About Old Dominion University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Conference USA
    Address
    5115 Hampton Blvd
    Norfolk, VA 23529
    Website
    odu.edu
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    Old Dominion University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    980-1200
    ACT Range
    18-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,213/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,270/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    70%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.251 responses
    54%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.299 responses
    57%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.299 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      289 Graduates
    • Nursing
      281 Graduates
    • Criminology
      276 Graduates
    • Mental and Social Health Services
      269 Graduates
    • Biology
      213 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      212 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      212 Graduates
    • Rhetoric and Composition
      209 Graduates
    • Business
      182 Graduates
    • Engineering Technician
      171 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    15,036Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,504
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 216 responses
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    • Diverse
      38%
    • Anywhere from independent to diverse.
      25%
    • Driven
      16%
    • Average
      11%
    • Broke
      6%
    • Outgoing
      2%
    • Non-Independent
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.345 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.407 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 240 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      56%
    • Something for everyone
      21%
    • Diverse and something for everyone
      8%
    • Great quality, lower cost
      3%
    • Meh.
      3%
    • Transitional
      3%
    • Building blocks
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    54%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    84%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.197 responses
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    Old Dominion University Reviews

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    I like the convenient location of the school. It is less than 45 mins from my house, so I can commute easily. The majority of the Professors are excellent lecturers, available for one-on-one contact and caring teachers. The counselors and student assistance/ aid staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about the university's policies and resources.

    My chief complaint is about the computers. The network and infrastructure are fine, but most of the computers are old and slow. Most of the time I bring my own laptop to work on unless I need to access the library printers.
    ODU is built so that you can walk from almost anywhere to almost anywhere in ten minutes. It's very helpful when classes are scheduled very closely in different buildings.

    Last but not least, the student orgs are engaging, numerous and diverse. I even helped start one! I would tell you more, but I will let you make your own decisions about them when you come to Preview!

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    A very beautiful campus! Extremely clean, positive and warming social experience. The way the classes were set up were nice, neat an made it easy for students to stay focused and determined to learn. Old Dominion has a great history and diverse culture which brings in a lot of free thinkers so everyone has an open opinion . On the other hand I feel like there could be more events that could bring the diversity to the forefront and encourage people to come out their comfort zones an be open to trying new things. Other than that Old Dominion is a wonderful university an I would love to be a student one day.
    My experience at ODU so far has been the best so far! The community there has been super friendly and open with having plenty of opportunities for new and old students to connect and meet new people. There is almost never a quiet day on campus since there are plenty of things for students to do and there are frequent events. The teachers there are always supportive, fun, and want you to learn the content being taught and excel in it. The advisors care for the academic and career success of their students and are always a friendly face to see every semester. ODU has quickly become a home for thousands of students especially mine and is always a great place to come back to!