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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
51%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$805
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
    322 Graduates
  • Criminology
    287 Graduates
  • Mental and Social Health Services
    246 Graduates
  • Rhetoric and Composition
    223 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    222 Graduates
  • Nursing
    215 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    211 Graduates
  • Biology
    193 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    188 Graduates
  • Engineering Technology
    166 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
44%
Male Professors
56%
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
    11%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    6%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    10%
  • White
    63%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
82%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.264 responses
Poll
71%
of students say professors care about their students' success.265 responses
Poll
72%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.265 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.265 responses
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