Old Dominion University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #547 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #195 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #170 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 3 | In Norfolk |
| #55 of 1,383 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 187 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 18,375
- Graduates
- 4,732
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 95% and is among the 29% 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 | 95% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 14,435 | 6,434 | 8,001 |
| Admissions | 13,734 | 6,084 | 7,650 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,023 | 1,435 | 1,588 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 61 | 27 | 34 |
8,020 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,674 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
748 or 84%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Old Dominion University are 1090-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Old Dominion University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | 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 | 10366 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6759 (29%) |
| Hispanic | 2157 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 1444 (6%) |
| Asian | 1091 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 702 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 472 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 59 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (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
- $9,058
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,239 | $10,519 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,239 | $10,519 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,664 | $29,851 |
| Fee in-district | $3,981 | $3,185 |
| Fee in-state | $3,981 | $3,185 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,506 | $3,605 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,787 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,166 |
| Room charge | $7,998 |
| Meal charge | $6,168 |
Old Dominion University majors
Old Dominion University has granted 3,672 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 1,016 master's across 44 programs, and 210 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 | 313 | 13 | 2 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 222 | 76 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 215 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 209 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 196 | 6 | |
| Criminology | 192 | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 147 | 38 | 4 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 174 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 98 | 64 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 108 | 38 | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 72 | 72 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 141 | ||
| Engineering, General | 12 | 99 | 26 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 125 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 114 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 113 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 105 | 6 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 74 | 35 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 104 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | ||
| Finance, General | 75 | ||
| Accounting | 68 | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 57 | 10 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 64 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 27 | 37 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 56 | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 61 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 53 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 49 | 6 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 52 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 51 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 50 | ||
| History, General | 40 | 10 | |
| Public Administration | 47 | 3 | |
| Library and Information Science | 49 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 44 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 43 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 43 | ||
| Education, Other | 41 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 38 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | 7 | 8 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 34 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 32 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 27 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 21 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 21 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 18 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 12 | 4 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 13 | ||
| Geography | 13 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 12 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 11 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Women's Studies | 8 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Community College Administration | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,672 | 1,016 | 210 |
Old Dominion University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 44% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Old Dominion University is a world-class research university with 31,333 scientific papers published and 612,317 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 404 | 1419 |
| 1992 | 394 | 1545 |
| 1993 | 383 | 1752 |
| 1994 | 397 | 1793 |
| 1995 | 347 | 2100 |
| 1996 | 394 | 2418 |
| 1997 | 415 | 2819 |
| 1998 | 433 | 2962 |
| 1999 | 393 | 3489 |
| 2000 | 404 | 3954 |
| 2001 | 397 | 4160 |
| 2002 | 779 | 5658 |
| 2003 | 619 | 6003 |
| 2004 | 532 | 6723 |
| 2005 | 687 | 8017 |
| 2006 | 674 | 9170 |
| 2007 | 680 | 10139 |
| 2008 | 848 | 11645 |
| 2009 | 879 | 13521 |
| 2010 | 934 | 15386 |
| 2011 | 1014 | 18460 |
| 2012 | 1052 | 21339 |
| 2013 | 1086 | 24186 |
| 2014 | 1189 | 27103 |
| 2015 | 1257 | 28813 |
| 2016 | 1395 | 30777 |
| 2017 | 1353 | 32816 |
| 2018 | 1349 | 37313 |
| 2019 | 1385 | 42361 |
| 2020 | 1531 | 48914 |
| 2021 | 1437 | 56624 |
| 2022 | 1383 | 55429 |
| 2023 | 1283 | 53881 |
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 Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. From Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, Verlander attended Old Dominion University (ODU) and played college baseball for the Monarchs. He broke the Monarchs' and Colonial Athletic Association's career records for strikeouts. At the 2003 Pan American Games, Verlander helped lead the United States national team to a silver medal.
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Brandon Vera
- Occupations
- military personnelmixed martial arts fighterkickboxer
- Biography
-
Brandon Michael Vera, or also known by his ring name as 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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Nabeel Qureshi
- Occupations
- writermissionary
- Biography
-
Nabeel Asif Qureshi was a Pakistani-American evangelical Christian apologist. Raised by a devout Ahmadi family, Qureshi converted to Christianity from Ahmadiyya Islam as a university student following several years of debate with a Christian friend.
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Kent Bazemore
- Enrolled in Old Dominion University
- Studied in 2008-2012
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kenneth Lamont "Kent" Bazemore Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm 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 | 2,730 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5115 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, Virginia, 23529 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 238,000 |
| Phone | 7576833000 |