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Old Dominion University
#745 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4,110 reviews
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    Old Dominion University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    54%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    80%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    50%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $848
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      36%
    • 20-39
      46%
    • 40-99
      15%
    • 100+
      3%
    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
    91%
    of students say they attend class.174 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Female Professors
    46%
    Male Professors
    54%
    Average Professor Salary
    $107,316
    Poll
    49%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.174 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      6%
    • Asian American
      13%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      64%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.292 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.293 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.293 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.293 responses
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