Old Dominion University
Founded 1930
President Brian Hemphill (President)
Fees USD 11,202
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university founded in 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia. Enrolling 24,000 students adjacent to Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval station in the world — ODU is known for engineering, nursing, maritime sciences, and cybersecurity programs serving Virginia’s massive defense and military economy.
Colleges
- Batten College of Engineering and Technology — ABET-accredited; naval and maritime engineering
- College of Health Sciences — Nursing and health professions
- Strome College of Business — AACSB-accredited; maritime business excellence
- College of Sciences — Oceanography and coastal science programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~93% | In-State Tuition: ~$11,202