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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Old Dominion University is a public institution located in the city setting of Norfolk, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
17.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,286
Earnings 5yr: $126,467
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,132
Earnings 5yr: $135,172
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,043
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,161
Earnings 5yr: $102,851
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,194
Earnings 5yr: $96,590
Debt: N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,539
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,427
Earnings 5yr: $90,085
Debt: $27,580
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,485
Earnings 5yr: $96,414
Debt: $26,125
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,542
Earnings 5yr: $109,053
Debt: $23,360
Education, Other.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,365
Earnings 5yr: $85,877
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,917
Earnings 5yr: $83,865
Debt: $26,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,908
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,772
Earnings 5yr: $91,945
Debt: $27,000
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,367
Earnings 5yr: $83,088
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,703
Earnings 5yr: $84,251
Debt: $25,000
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,077
Earnings 5yr: $86,205
Debt: $25,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,546
Earnings 5yr: $82,064
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,272
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,465
Earnings 5yr: $69,560
Debt: $25,582
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,439
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,638
In-State Tuition$12,750
Out-of-State Tuition$33,780
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,732
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,914
Completion Signals
46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,300
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$54,239
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