University Facts & Figures
Mission
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a dynamic public research institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth, the nation and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships and active civic engagement.
Designated a R1 Research Institution
– Carnegie
A Best National University
– U.S. News & World Report
ODU History
1930
Norfolk Division of The College of William & Mary
1962
Independent Institution
1969
University Status
Campus
337
Campus Acres
150
Campus Buildings
250+
Student groups, clubs and organizations
3
Extended Higher Education Centers
ODU Factbook
University Libraries
The University Libraries provide online research databases, e-books, thousands of online journals and more than 3 million items in its physical collections.
Enrollment
Total
23,494
Undergraduate
18,678
Graduate
4,816
600 international students from 99 countries
Military
Military affiliated students
25%
ODU is ranked the top "Best for Vets" among public higher ed in Virginia.
ODU is a "Military Friendly School"
Alumni
165,000+
Alumni
50
Home States and Puerto Rico, Guam & United States Virgin Islands
52
Home Countries
85%
graduates employed or in graduate school six months after graduation
Faculty & Staff
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
Recipient of 35 Outstanding Faculty Awards
by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
16 - 1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
867
Faculty
627
Administrators & Professional Faculty
921
Classified Employees
262
Part Time employees
Colleges
ODU has 7 academic colleges and 3 schools.
Degree Programs
More than 175 programs available on-campus.
90
Bachelor's Degrees
50
Master's Degrees
40
Doctoral Degrees
2
Educational Specialist Degrees
Distance Learning
More than 120 programs available online through ODUOnline.
Research
$73.6M
Total Research & Development Expenditures in FY 2021
$51.6 M
New Research Funding Awarded In FY 2021
Economic Outreach
$2.6 B
Contributes in GDP annually to Virginia's economy
Economic Impact: Business and research initiatives contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. The Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship serves as a thought leader, convener and catalyst for initiatives throughout Virginia. It provides a streamlined entry point to the intellectual capital, innovative technologies and world-class infrastructure of the University.
Athletics
Sun Belt
ODU is a proud member of the Sun Belt Conference
Football, Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Men's & Women's Tennis, Baseball, Women's Volleyball
NCAA Division I
ODU has 18 varsity sports, 16 are a part of NCAA Division I.
Big East
ODU Field Hockey is a member of Big East Conference
AAC
ODU women’s rowing and lacrosse are members of the American Athletic Conference
CCSA
ODU Swimming is a member of the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association
ICSA
ODU sailing is a member of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association
Tuition Rates (2020-2021)
$374
per credit hour (in-state undergraduate)
$1039
per credit hour (out-of-state undergraduate)
$571
per credit hour (in-state graduate)
$1394
per credit hour (out-of-state graduate)
Accreditation
Old Dominion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Old Dominion University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Old Dominion University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.
The University's programs are also accredited by numerous specialized and professional accrediting agencies.
Diversity at ODU
ODU has a time-honored tradition of providing a diverse and welcoming community where we learn from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. As a close campus and caring community, we demonstrate understanding and respect for each other. This has defined ODU for many decades, and it will continue as we move forward.
38%
Students come from underrepresented ethnic groups
47%
First-time minority students graduate from ODU within 6 years
1,191
First-time, full-time African American students, Fall 2021
28%
Minority faculty at ODU
Social Mobility
The Center for Social Mobility at ODU is an innovation center providing information and best practices to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, and parents to support the social mobility of all students. The Center is at the forefront of higher education social mobility issues and focuses on approaches institutions can take to support students and address systems that may promote social mobility. ODU is in the top 15% of schools in the country on CollegeNET's Social Mobility Index (SMI). Learn more.
Rankings and Honors
A "Best National University"
Among "America's Top Colleges"
3rd largest percentage of degrees awarded in STEM-H fields among Virginia doctoral universities
Named a Top 15 University in the Nation for African American Student Success
ODU is ranked the top "Best for Vets" among public higher ed in Virginia.
Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Fundamental for 2019-2024 by the National Security Agency (NSA)
Awarded Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement as being one of the nation's leaders in engagement and outreach (2020)
Ranked in the top 65 globally and the top 5 in the nation for reducing inequality
2021: Collegefactual.com rankings
- Best for the Money Virginia (undergraduate)
- Overall Diversity
- Overall Non-traditional Students
- Overall Veterans
2021: U.S. News Best Online Programs
- Bachelor's Programs
- Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs
- Graduate Education Programs
- Graduate Engineering
- Graduate Nursing Programs
- MBA Programs
2022: U.S. News Top Tier Institution
- Top performer on social mobility
2022: U.S. News Best Graduate Schools
- 8 programs ranked in the Top 100 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Earned 22 Rankings in Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- 5 graduate programs ranked Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report
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