Old Dominion University

www.odu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,029

2021 Average Net Price

$17,254

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.7%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.2%

13,586 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

23,494

66.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.7%

1,397 Graduates

About

Old Dominion University is a higher education institution located in Norfolk city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Old Dominion University were General Psychology (336 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (280 degrees), and Registered Nursing (239 degrees).

In 2021, 5,429 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Old Dominion University. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,834 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,262 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion University is $7,029, which is $−21,963 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion University is $7,029, which is $−21,963 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,254.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending Old Dominion University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,029

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Old Dominion University was $7,029. The cost of tuition at Old Dominion University is $−21,963 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Old Dominion University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,254

2021 Value

0.536%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Old Dominion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,254. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Old Dominion University grew by 0.536%.

This chart compares the average net price of Old Dominion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,988

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Old Dominion University was of $12,988 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.43% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Old Dominion University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Old Dominion University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Old Dominion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Old Dominion University was 1.7%, which represents 97 out of the 5695 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Old Dominion University received 13,586 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.476% annual growth. Out of those 13,586 applicants, 13,074 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.2% acceptance rate.

There were 23,494 students enrolled at Old Dominion University in 2021. 83% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Old Dominion University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

13,074

Accepted Out of 13,586

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Old Dominion University was 96.2% (13,074 admissions from 13,586 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 95.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.476%, while admissions grew by 0.384%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Old Dominion University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

83%

Submission Percentage (2021)

645

Scores Submitted (2021)

83% of enrolled first-time students at Old Dominion University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Old Dominion University had a total enrollment of 23,494 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Old Dominion University is 15,626 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,868. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Old Dominion University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Old Dominion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% White, 29.4% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 5.92% Two or More Races, 4.6% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Old Dominion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.3%) and White Male (18.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Old Dominion University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,494 students. The full-time enrollment at Old Dominion University is 15,626 and the part-time enrollment is 7,868. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Old Dominion University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Old Dominion University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Old Dominion University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Old Dominion University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Old Dominion University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
10,744 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,907 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Old Dominion University is 45.7% White, 29.4% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 5.92% Two or More Races, 4.6% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 514 students (2.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,123 more women than men received degrees from Old Dominion University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Old Dominion University is white (2,834 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1262 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Old Dominion University is General Psychology (336 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (280 degrees) and Registered Nursing (239 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Old Dominion University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (51 degrees awarded), English (327 degrees), and Engineering (530 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,728,791 people), Secondary school teachers (475,517 people), Other managers (428,927 people), Software developers (422,262 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (339,339 people).

The most specialized majors at Old Dominion University in 2021 are Library Science (51 degrees awarded), English (327 degrees), Engineering (530 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees), and EDUCATION. (691 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Library Science (51 degrees awarded), English (327 degrees), Engineering (530 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees), and EDUCATION. (691 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Old Dominion University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,944,086 people), Computer Systems Design (515,237 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (499,236 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (433,989 people), and Construction (331,697 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Old Dominion University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
336 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
280 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
239 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Old Dominion University was General Psychology with 336 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Old Dominion University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,153

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,153 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,276).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Old Dominion University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University in Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields, which is 6.59 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Old Dominion University in General Psychology, which is 4.27 times more than the 66 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Old Dominion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Old Dominion University is Female and Asian (63.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.22% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,834 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,262 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
423 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Old Dominion University is white (2,834 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1262 degrees).

1.66% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,679 degrees awarded
White Male
1,155 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
846 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Old Dominion University is white female (1,679 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1155 degrees).

Operations

Old Dominion University has an endowment valued at nearly $314M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.73M (2.78%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Old Dominion University had a total salary expenditure of 514M. Old Dominion University employs 229 Lecturers, 222 Professors and 217 Associate professors. Most academics at Old Dominion University are Male Professor (170), Female Lecturer (145), and Male Associate professor (124).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Old Dominion University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 270 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 225 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 220 employees.

Endowment

$314M

2021 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2020

Old Dominion University has an endowment valued at about $314M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Old Dominion University grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $73.6M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Old Dominion University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$215M

2021 Salaries

0.216%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Old Dominion University paid a median of $215M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($514M) and a 0.216% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$83.4M

Instructional Salaries

867

Number of Employees

In 2021, Old Dominion University paid a total of $83.4M to 867 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

229 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

270 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Old Dominion University were Lecturer with 229 employees, Professor with 222 employees, and Associate professor with 217 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Old Dominion University were Office and Administrative Support with 270 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 225 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 220 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Old Dominion University was Male Professor with 170 employees, Female Lecturer with 145 employees, and Male Associate professor with 124 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Old Dominion University.