Old Dominion University, VA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Old Dominion University Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity25
Retention45
Graduation8
Earnings36
Diversity79
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Old Dominion University
94%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education6%
Engineering8%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature8%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Old Dominion University
87%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Old Dominion University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Old Dominion University
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$254
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Old Dominion University
79%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 27% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 53% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 49% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Old Dominion University
92%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Old Dominion University
19,194
Undergraduates
62%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
4,804
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 32% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Old Dominion University, VA
Eastern Virginia Medical School
2 miles, S
Tidewater Community College
3 miles, S
Norfolk State University
4 miles, SE
Centura College-Norfolk
4 miles, E