Old Dominion University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #541 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #193 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #169 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 3 | In Norfolk |
| #44 of 1,623 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 191 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 17,746
- Graduates
- 5,997
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- odu.edu
Old Dominion University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Old Dominion University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 15,100 | 6,593 | 8,489 |
| Admissions | 13,645 | 5,862 | 7,767 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,665 | 1,206 | 1,451 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 56 | 26 | 30 |
6,593 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,616 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Old Dominion University are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Old Dominion University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10300 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6721 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 2419 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 1610 (7%) |
| Asian | 1353 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 761 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 489 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 53 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,740
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,800 | $11,328 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,800 | $11,328 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,305 | $31,692 |
| Fee in-district | $4,950 | $4,062 |
| Fee in-state | $4,950 | $4,062 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,475 | $4,482 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,894 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,164 |
| Room charge | $8,526 |
| Meal charge | $6,638 |
Old Dominion University majors
Old Dominion University has granted 3,506 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 1,002 master's across 39 programs, and 235 doctorate degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Old Dominion University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 352 | 11 | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 249 | 83 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 184 | 80 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 180 | 48 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 186 | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 116 | 76 | 4 |
| Criminology | 167 | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 158 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 143 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 139 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 94 | 28 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 117 | 2 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 117 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 114 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | 77 | 29 |
| Finance, General | 106 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 28 | 67 | |
| Engineering, Other | 91 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 85 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 41 | 38 | |
| Accounting | 65 | 8 | |
| Library and Information Science | 68 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 57 | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 | 9 | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 60 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 58 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 40 | 13 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 50 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 49 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 42 | 1 | |
| History, General | 37 | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 37 | 5 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 42 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 40 | ||
| Public Administration | 36 | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 39 | ||
| Education, Other | 37 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 26 | 1 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 23 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 22 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 19 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 18 | ||
| Public Health, General | 18 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 17 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 14 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 10 | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 6 | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Data Science, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Community College Administration | 7 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,506 | 1,002 | 235 |
Old Dominion University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Old Dominion University is a world-class research university with 36,627 scientific papers published and 906,173 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 398 | 2246 |
| 1994 | 411 | 2327 |
| 1995 | 376 | 2665 |
| 1996 | 419 | 3154 |
| 1997 | 444 | 3473 |
| 1998 | 468 | 3785 |
| 1999 | 446 | 4403 |
| 2000 | 448 | 5198 |
| 2001 | 453 | 5411 |
| 2002 | 828 | 7524 |
| 2003 | 678 | 8125 |
| 2004 | 596 | 9035 |
| 2005 | 752 | 10973 |
| 2006 | 758 | 12320 |
| 2007 | 752 | 13809 |
| 2008 | 922 | 15703 |
| 2009 | 968 | 18005 |
| 2010 | 1035 | 20294 |
| 2011 | 1147 | 24382 |
| 2012 | 1213 | 27881 |
| 2013 | 1195 | 30870 |
| 2014 | 1288 | 34871 |
| 2015 | 1364 | 36682 |
| 2016 | 1508 | 39580 |
| 2017 | 1488 | 42978 |
| 2018 | 1454 | 47638 |
| 2019 | 1515 | 53618 |
| 2020 | 1876 | 63052 |
| 2021 | 1577 | 73143 |
| 2022 | 1511 | 69892 |
| 2023 | 1478 | 72305 |
| 2024 | 1314 | 69632 |
| 2025 | 1265 | 60083 |
Old Dominion University alumni
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Justin Verlander
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, an American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award recipient, and a two-time World Series champion, Verlander is considered to be one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
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Nabeel Qureshi
- Occupations
- missionarywriter
- Biography
-
Nabeel Asif Qureshi was a Pakistani-American evangelical Christian apologist. Raised in a devout Ahmadi Muslim family, Qureshi converted to Christianity as a university student following several years of debate with David Wood.
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Brandon Vera
- Occupations
- military personnelkickboxermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Brandon Michael Vera, or also known by his nickname "The Truth", is a Filipino and American retired mixed martial artist where he was the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Champion and the 2005 WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion. A professional competitor from 2002 until 2022, he competed in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions of ONE Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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Kent Bazemore
- Enrolled in Old Dominion University
- Studied in 2008-2012
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kenneth Lamont Bazemore Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. As a junior at Old Dominion University in 2010–11, Bazemore won the Lefty Driesell Award, an award given to the best defensive player in college basketball.
General info
| Alternative names | Old Dominion ODU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Motto | Changing Lives |
| Colors | slate blue, silver, cerulean blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,684 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5115 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, Virginia, 23529 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 238,000 |
| Phone | 7576833000 |