Old Dominion University

www.odu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,800
    2.77% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,419
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    90.4%
    15,100 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    23,743
    69.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    46.3%
    1,430 Graduates

    About

    Old Dominion University is a higher education institution located in Norfolk City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Old Dominion University were General Psychology (354 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (251 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (186 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Old Dominion University. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,567 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion University is $7,800, which is $−24,120 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion University is $7,800, which is $24,120 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,419.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Old Dominion University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $7,800
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Old Dominion University was $7,800. The cost of tuition at Old Dominion University is $−24,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,419
    2024 Value
    1.67%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Old Dominion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,419. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Old Dominion University grew by 1.67%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,592
    Room and Board
    $1,800
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Old Dominion University was of $14,592 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.25% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 38.5% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    41%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Old Dominion University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Old Dominion University received 15,100 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.762% annual growth. Out of those 15,100 applicants, 13,645 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 23,743 students enrolled at Old Dominion University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Old Dominion University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    90.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    13,645
    Accepted Out of 15,100

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Old Dominion University was 90.4% (13,645 admissions from 15,100 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.762%, while admissions declined by 0.929%.

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    SAT Scores

    13%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    365
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    13% of enrolled first-time students at Old Dominion University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Old Dominion University had a total enrollment of 23,743 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Old Dominion University is 16,462 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,281. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Old Dominion University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Old Dominion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.4% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.78% Two or More Races, 5.7% Asian, 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Old Dominion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.4%) and White Male (19.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    69.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Old Dominion University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,743 students. The full-time enrollment at Old Dominion University is 16,462 and the part-time enrollment is 7,281. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Old Dominion University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Old Dominion University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Old Dominion University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      10,300 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      6,721 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2,419 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Old Dominion University is 43.4% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.78% Two or More Races, 5.7% Asian, 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 489 students (2.06%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,152 more women than men received degrees from Old Dominion University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Old Dominion University is white (2,567 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Old Dominion University is General Psychology (354 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (251 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (186 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Old Dominion University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (68 degrees awarded), English (211 degrees), and Engineering (415 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,581,913 people), Secondary school teachers (560,387 people), Software developers (508,828 people), Other managers (448,908 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (369,916 people).

    The most specialized majors at Old Dominion University in 2024 are Library Science (68 degrees awarded), English (211 degrees), Engineering (415 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees), and Education (607 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Library Science (68 degrees awarded), English (211 degrees), Engineering (415 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees), and Education (607 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,968,025 people), Computer Systems Design (574,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (522,965 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (476,059 people), and Construction (381,804 people).

    The most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Library Science (68 degrees awarded), English (211 degrees), Engineering (415 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees), and Education (607 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Old Dominion University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Substance Abuse Counseling
      71 degrees awarded
    2. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor
      13 degrees awarded
    3. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Old Dominion University was Substance Abuse Counseling with 71 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,991
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3,143
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,991 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University, which is 0.633 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,143).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 2.35 times more than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University in General Psychology, which is 4.78 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    48%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Old Dominion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Old Dominion University is Male and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.96% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,567 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      1,268 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      452 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Old Dominion University is white (2,567 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

    1.64% of degree recipients (84 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,889 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,888 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,877 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Old Dominion University is white female (1,889 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,888 degrees).

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    Operations

    Old Dominion University has an endowment valued at nearly $320M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.56M (2.99%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Old Dominion University had a total salary expenditure of 629M. Old Dominion University employs 263 Lecturers, 257 Professors and 240 Associate professors. Most academics at Old Dominion University are Male Professor (182), Female Lecturer (169), and Female Assistant professor (153).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Old Dominion University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 588 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 484 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 346 employees.

    Endowment

    $320M
    2024 Endowment
    2.85%
    growth from 2023

    Old Dominion University has an endowment valued at about $320M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Old Dominion University grew 2.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $67.7M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $256M
    2024 Salaries
    13.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Old Dominion University paid a median of $256M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($629M) and a 13.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.07% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.714% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $115M
    Instructional Salaries
    1,029
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Old Dominion University paid a total of $115M to 1,029 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Old Dominion University were Office and Administrative Support with 588 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 484 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 346 employees.

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