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Old Dominion University

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Overview

Old Dominion University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1930, Old Dominion University (ODU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. ODU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 96-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 90-99%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. ODU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Old Dominion University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Old Dominion University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Old Dominion University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Old Dominion University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym ODU
Founded 1930
Motto Changing Lives
Colours Slate blue, silver and cerulean blue
Mascot Big Blue

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Location

Address 5115 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk
23529 Virginia
United States
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Old Dominion University Phone Number (757) 683 3000
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Old Dominion University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1961


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Old Dominion University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Standards in Human Service Education
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Old Dominion University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Old Dominion University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Old Dominion University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Old Dominion University's academic range and degree level offering.



Old Dominion University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Old Dominion University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Old Dominion University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Old Dominion University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Old Dominion University.



Old Dominion University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Old Dominion University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Old Dominion University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Old Dominion University Admission Info


Old Dominion University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Old Dominion University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Old Dominion University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Old Dominion University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Old Dominion University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Old Dominion University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Old Dominion University has more than 500 international students.


Old Dominion University's Admission Office Admission Office

108 Rollins Hall, 5115 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk 23529
(757) 683 3685
800 348 7926

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Old Dominion University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Old Dominion University Size and Profile


Old Dominion University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Old Dominion University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Old Dominion University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Old Dominion University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Old Dominion University's Control Type Control Type

Old Dominion University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Old Dominion University's Entity Type Entity Type

Old Dominion University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Old Dominion University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Old Dominion University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Old Dominion University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Old Dominion University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Old Dominion University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Old Dominion University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Old Dominion University Facilities


Old Dominion University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Old Dominion University's Library
Old Dominion University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,070,944 physical volumes, 226,453 physical media, 275,295 digital/electronic media and 428 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 82 full-time employees, including 20 librarians. Old Dominion University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Old Dominion University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Old Dominion University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,361 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Old Dominion University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Old Dominion University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Old Dominion University Services


Old Dominion University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Old Dominion University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Old Dominion University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Old Dominion University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Old Dominion University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Old Dominion University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Old Dominion University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Old Dominion University
  • Arts and Letters
  • Batten College of Engineering and Technology
  • Business and Public Administration
  • Darden College of Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Honors College
  • Sciences
  • University College

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Memberships and Affiliations

Old Dominion University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Old Dominion University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Dominion University public or private?

Old Dominion University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Old Dominion University profit or non-profit?

Old Dominion University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Old Dominion University in terms of enrollment?

Old Dominion University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Old Dominion University in terms of academic staff?

Old Dominion University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Old Dominion University a coeducational institution?

Old Dominion University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Old Dominion University use?

Old Dominion University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Old Dominion University affiliated with?

None.

Does Old Dominion University admit international students?

Yes. Old Dominion University has more than 500 international students.

What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Old Dominion University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Old Dominion University ODU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Old Dominion University ODU located?

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Address: 5115 Hampton Boulevard.

Is Old Dominion University ODU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Old Dominion University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1961).

Does Old Dominion University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Old Dominion University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Old Dominion University have a university library?

Yes Old Dominion University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,070,944 physical volumes, 226,453 physical media, 275,295 digital/electronic media and 428 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 82 full-time employees, including 20 librarians. Old Dominion University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Old Dominion University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Old Dominion University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,361 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Old Dominion University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Old Dominion University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Old Dominion University offer career services?

Yes

Does Old Dominion University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Old Dominion University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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