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

www.odu.edu

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%