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Old Dominion University

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Norfolk, VA

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Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, VA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 17,514 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 90% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,427/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range1100–1280
ACT range24–29
Undergrads17,514
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$29,446
4-year grad rate45%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,914

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans41%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out52%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,304/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$74,465/yr
Accounting and Related Services$73,157/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$71,406/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$67,320/yr
Marketing$61,550/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,442/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$95,485/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$56,564/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$96,427/yr
Computer Engineering$94,542/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,772/yr
Civil Engineering$82,703/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other$81,077/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$54,390/yr
English Language and Literature, General$49,024/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$90,917/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$69,732/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$68,943/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$63,027/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$56,039/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$47,604/yr
History
History$56,715/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$66,847/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$55,889/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,482/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$51,233/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$56,255/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,907/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$59,939/yr
Criminology$56,659/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$54,505/yr
Sociology$53,734/yr
Geography and Cartography$48,280/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$52,028/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$46,308/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,537/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,787
Typical room charge$7,998
Typical board charge$6,168

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Old Dominion University?

Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically score between 1100–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Old Dominion University?

Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Old Dominion University cost?

Old Dominion University's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,446 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Old Dominion University require students to live on campus?

No -- Old Dominion University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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