ODU Description
Old Dominion University prides itself on the quality of its offerings. In short, Old Dominion is a top-notch research university, boasting comprehensive academics, an award-winning career development center, and lots of exciting things to do both on and off campus.
At Old Dominion students may major in such fields as African Studies, Art Education, Cytotechnology, Fashion, Sports Management and Ocean and Earth Sciences. There are also good old-fashioned majors like Civil Engineering, Communications, English, Theatre, Marketing, Nursing and Psychology.
For students who want to combine, mix and match, and expand beyond the designated majors, there are also several individualized studies programs which allow students to build and create a major from scratch or from several pre-existing programs.
Research is also a substantial part of the Old Dominion experience, with the university regularly receiving funding for and undertaking research in the sciences and other fields.
Old Dominion’s Career Management division brings the career development process to a new level. Regular seminars, workshops in addition to referrals, consultations, coaching, cyber meetings and career fairs are just some examples of its offerings.
The on-campus student life is as vibrant as the off-campus one. Service organizations, performing arts groups, leadership opportunities, clubs and recreational, scholastic and cultural activities and events may all be found on the Old Dominion campus. In the city of Norfolk there is also much to be found, from beautiful coastline to a scenic downtown to historical and cultural sites and activities.
Financial aid is available to qualifying students through numerous sources. Additional information about how to apply for financial aid as well as admissions may be obtained from an Old Dominion representative.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Big Blue
Nickname
ODU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$6,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,862
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
23,086
ODU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 17,330
- Freshman Class
- 2,814
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 23,086
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 75%
- Graduate
- 25%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 98%
- Part-Time
- 2%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 89%
- Out-of-State
- 11%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 50%
- Men
- 50%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 21%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 62%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 8%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 89%
- Maryland
- 1%
- Pennsylvania
- 1%
- New Jersey
- 1%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%