Norfolk, Virginia · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Old Dominion University is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia, established in 1930 as a two-year Norfolk division of the College of William & Mary. It became an independent college in 1962 and a university in 1969. The institution offers 175 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through seven colleges and three schools and is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity.
National rank
Ranked #142 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #196 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #226 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
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5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23529
Visit University SiteRanked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #990 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1110–1290
SAT ERW: 570–660
SAT math: 540–630
ACT composite: 22–27
Total: 22,541
Undergrad: 17,736
Undergrad full-time: 13,590
Graduate: 4,805
Part-time: 7,191
In-state
Tuition: $12,262
Total cost on campus: $31,654
Out-of-state
Tuition: $32,662
Total cost on campus: $52,054
Room & board: $14,592
Books & supplies: $1,800
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $10,006
Pell grant recipients: 45%
Rent: $878 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.22 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.18
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.