Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.43
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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…
- Rankings
#142 (THE US)▼
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
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #990 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$12,262▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,654
Room & Board: $14,592
Books & Supplies: $1,800
Receive Aid: 94%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,006
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$32,662▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,054
Room & Board: $14,592
Books & Supplies: $1,800
Receive Aid: 94%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,006
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.16 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1110–1290▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1110–1290
SAT ERW: 570–660
SAT Math: 540–630
ACT Composite: 22–27
- Admit Rate
- 91%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.43
- Total Enrollment
- 22,541
- Undergrad
- 17,736
- Graduate
- 4,805
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Official Portal
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5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23529
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