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Old Dominion University

ODU

Norfolk, Virginia 23529

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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
Conference
NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference (SBC)
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Old Dominion University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 570
570660
MathMid: 550
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,170

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,300

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

133

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (166)

Student Life

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
8 Years$51,738
10 Years$54,914

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,900
Men
$56,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#278

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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)

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