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Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is a public university in a midsize city in the Virginia Beach, VA metro with 17,736 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

Norfolk, Virginia · Public · City, midsize · 17,736 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Sun BeltEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,197

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,638

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

46%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,914

10 years after entry

Students

17,736

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadlineDecision by
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026January 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: odu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,739
$30,001–48,000$10,114
$48,001–75,000$13,123
$75,001–110,000$16,940
Over $110,000$23,567

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreOld Dominion University courseCredits
Biology3
BIOL 105N, or BIOL 106N, or BIOL 110N & 111N, or…BIOL 105N, or BIOL 106N, or BIOL 110N & 111N, or BIOL 112N & 113N, or BIOL 117N & 118N
4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 121N & 122N4 credits
Physics 13PHYS 101N4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 110C3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 112L3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 201S3 credits
Statistics3STAT 130M3 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1514 credits
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3
BIOL 105N, or BIOL 106N, or BIOL 110N & 111N, or…BIOL 105N, or BIOL 106N, or BIOL 110N & 111N, or BIOL 112N & 113N, or BIOL 117N & 118N
4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 121N & 122N4 credits
Physics 13PHYS 101N4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 110C3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 112L3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 201S3 credits
Statistics3STAT 130M3 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1514 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 201S3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 202S3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 100H or 1REQ3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 102H3 credits
Environmental Science3BIOL 110N & 111N4 credits
Physics 23PHYS 102N4 credits
European History3HIST 102H3 credits
European History5HIST 102H & INTP 1REQ6 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 100S3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 2013 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 201 & 2026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 202 & 3ELE6 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS 1ELE3 credits
Art History3ARTH 121A3 credits
Art History4ARTH 211 & 212 or ARTH 121A & 1ELE6 credits
Music Theory3MUSC 1ELE3 credits
2-D Art and Design3ARTS 2023 credits
3-D Art and Design3ARTS 2033 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3111F6 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4212F6 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5212F & 3ELE9 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 102S3 credits
Drawing3ARTS 2313 credits
French Language and Culture3FR 2013 credits
French Language and Culture4FR 201 & 2026 credits
French Language and Culture5FR 202 & 3ELE6 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 2013 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 201 & 2026 credits
German Language and Culture5GER 202 & 3ELE6 credits
Government and Politics: United States3POLS 101S3 credits
Italian Language and Culture32013 credits
Italian Language and Culture4201 & 2026 credits
Italian Language and Culture5202 & 3ELE6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3111F6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4212F6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5212F & 3ELE9 credits
Latin3LATN 2013 credits
Latin3LATN 2013 credits
Latin4LATN 201 & 2026 credits
Latin4LATN 201 & 2026 credits
Latin5LATN 202 & 3ELE6 credits
Latin5LATN 202 & 3ELE6 credits
Math: Calculus AB or BC Exam4MATH 2114 credits
Math: Precalculus3Math 162M3 credits
Physics B Discontinued 20133PHYS 101N and 102N8 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 112N4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 111N4 credits
Research3GNRL 1ELE3 credits
Seminar3GNRL 1ELE3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 2013 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 201 & 2026 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN 202 & 3ELE6 credits
U.S. History3HIST 104H3 credits

Source: odu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology352
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance249
Biology/Biological Sciences186
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse184
Business Administration and Management180
Criminology167
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other158
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other143
Show the other 46 majors
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other139
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other117
Rhetoric and Composition117
Computer and Information Sciences116
Management Information Systems114
Finance106
Mechanical Engineering104
Elementary Education and Teaching94
Marketing/Marketing Management85
Accounting65
Sociology60
English Language and Literature57
Art/Art Studies50
Political Science and Government46
Exercise Science and Kinesiology43
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other42
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist41
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management40
Civil Engineering39
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching37
History37
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist33
Special Education and Teaching28
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management26
Electrical and Electronics Engineering26
Foreign Languages and Literatures22
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist19
Public Health18
International Relations and Affairs18
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other18
Computer Engineering17
Geography and Environmental Studies14
Mathematics14
Music Performance12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
Philosophy9
Physics8
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other7
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist7
Biochemistry6
Asian Studies/Civilization5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5
Chemistry5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Engineering4
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education3

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

ROTC

Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

5% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

1,794,278 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Norfolk International (ORF)

Nearest hub airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20

Elevation

10 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

32°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

3.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

35 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,350 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size