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Old Dominion University

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Start: 2026-06-05T14:00:00
Location: Old Dominion University

ODU

Norfolk, Virginia 23529

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Old Dominion University is a public institution in Norfolk with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,914 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,170.

Established

1930

Mascot

Big Blue

Type

Public research university

Division

Division I

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91%Acceptance

1190SAT Avg

17,521Students

15:1Student:Faculty

44%Grad Rate

$54,914Earnings 10yr

$14,170Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 570

570660

MathMid: 550

540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2227

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,262

Tuition (out-of-state)$32,662

Room & Board$14,592

Books & Supplies$1,800

Total Cost of Attendance$27,180

Average Net Price$14,170

Median Debt at Graduation$24,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,627

$30–48K$9,883

$48–75K$13,142

$75–110K$18,121

$110K+$22,658

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,300

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

133

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (166)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

17,521

Gender Split

54% / 46%

Women / Men

First Generation

33%

Pell Grant Recipients

37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%

Black 32%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 5%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.4%

Freshman Retention75.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,732

10 Years$54,914

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#278

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History & Fun Facts

•History Old Dominion University was founded in 1930 as a Norfolk extension of the College of William and Mary.
•In 1924 after becoming the director of the William and Mary extension in Norfolk, Joseph Healy began organizing classes and finding locations for faculty and staff.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

145 mi(251 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

151 mi(262 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

167 mi(289 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond70 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham155 mi

IAD Washington Dulles156 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

New York, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Hartford, CT389 mi · ~11h 14m drive

Providence, RI430 mi · ~12h 25m drive

Albany, NY421 mi · ~12h 10m drive

Syracuse, NY426 mi · ~12h 18m drive

Rochester, NY439 mi · ~12h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Philadelphia, PA221 mi · ~6h 23m drive

Pittsburgh, PA316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Harrisburg, PA236 mi · ~6h 49m drive

Newark, NJ290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Washington, DC145 mi · ~4h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD167 mi · ~4h 49m drive

Atlanta, GA504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Charlotte, NC278 mi · ~8h 2m drive

Raleigh, NC151 mi · ~4h 22m drive

Miami, FL802 mi · ~23h 10m drive

Orlando, FL648 mi · ~18h 43m drive

Tampa, FL714 mi · ~20h 38m drive

Nashville, TN583 mi · ~16h 51m drive

New Orleans, LA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Richmond, VA77 mi · ~2h 13m drive

Chicago, IL695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Detroit, MI519 mi · ~15h drive

Minneapolis, MN1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

St. Louis, MO768 mi · ~22h 11m drive

Kansas City, MO1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive

Indianapolis, IN570 mi · ~16h 28m drive

Columbus, OH420 mi · ~12h 8m drive

Cleveland, OH430 mi · ~12h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

Dallas, TX1194 mi · ~34h 30m drive

Houston, TX1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive

Austin, TX1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive

San Antonio, TX1379 mi · ~39h 50m drive

Los Angeles, CA2349 mi · ~67h 52m drive

San Francisco, CA2508 mi · ~72h 27m drive

San Diego, CA2318 mi · ~66h 58m drive

Seattle, WA2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive

Portland, OR2447 mi · ~70h 41m drive

Denver, CO1561 mi · ~45h 6m drive

Phoenix, AZ2022 mi · ~58h 25m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1921 mi · ~55h 30m drive

Honolulu, HI4897 mi · ~141h 28m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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