Old Dominion University
ODU
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Monarchs and
History & Fun Facts
- •History Old Dominion University was founded in 1930 as a Norfolk extension of the College of William and Mary.
- •In 1924 after becoming the director of the William and Mary extension in Norfolk, Joseph Healy began organizing classes and finding locations for faculty and staff.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1190
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,300
Programs (166)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + city premium