- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusB
- AthleticsA
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB
- DormsC
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyC
Old Dominion University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA
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
85%
SAT Range
890-1130
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
Will You Get In?
Test Scores and GPA for Old Dominion UniversitySee Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$15,218/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Student Loan Options from Lenders
Learn More
- Simple, straightforward student loans with an easy application
- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Learn More
- Apply online in just 3 minutes
- No origination, application and processing fees, no fees for early repayment
Learn More
- Compare up to 10 private loan options from our network of lenders
- Find the best loan for your budget today
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.271 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.271 responses
Do You Work at Old Dominion University? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
322 GraduatesCriminology
287 GraduatesMental and Social Health Services
246 GraduatesRhetoric and Composition
223 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
222 GraduatesNursing
215 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
211 GraduatesBiology
193 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
188 GraduatesEngineering Technology
166 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
15,203Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
3%
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.317 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.379 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
51%
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
Old Dominion University Reviews
3,891 reviews
All Categories
Despite its old age, ODU is a very modern, vibrant, and blooming campus. The buildings look great and the mostly glass designs give off an open, chic vibe. Webb University Center, or the Webb as we call it, has 5+ eateries, a video game lobby, pool tables, and it is home to many student activities. Unlike other schools, Old Dominion allows their freshman to enjoy their college experience. We have only 1-2 visitation rules, residents don't have a curfew, and dorms are co-ed. With all this freedom, the university still makes sure our work gets done. We are given free tutoring, study rooms on every floor of every dorm, and many educational centers. To relax from the stress of school, you could party near or on campus! Safe Ride (ODU's free transportation.) will take you anywhere that isn't beyond 38th street, which most parties aren't. As you can see ODU allows you to work hard and play hard too so come join us and become a monarch!
Old Dominion University is an excellent diverse college. They very involved on campus with over 100 organizations to choose from. I transferred to ODU my sophomore and enjoyed it ever since. I believe this school is an excellent choice to get out of your comfort zone. I barely go home due to having many events going on the weekends. ODU has been a great experience for me; I like it here I made a lot of friends and developed professional relationships with my professors. Overall, Old Dominion University is an excellent selection if you will want to have a fresh start and become a better you!
Overall I LOVE my school! Academics are exceptional, extremely diverse campus, activities/clubs for practically everyone, there is always an event going on on campus. There is a good balance between work & play on campus. The number of options for food is pretty good (although I wish the cafe still made omelets all day, but I digress). Financial aid could also be a bit more helpful when it came to finding money for school. I took a break between my sophomore and junior year & it was like pulling teeth to get the things I needed for school like housing, meal plan, financial aid, etc. Admissions was a wonderful help, but sadly there is only so much they can do.