Old Dominion University

The most popular majors at ODU are:

• Psychology
• Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse
• Criminology
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Business Administration and Management
• Biology / Biological Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer and Information Sciences

ODU offers 228+ courses. Of which, 55+ are Bachelor's courses and 55+ are Master's courses. Certificate and Doctoral courses are also offered by this university. Study areas at this university are:

• Arts
• Business & Management
• Computer Science & Math
• Engineering & Technology
• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

The housing price to live in an on-campus housing of ODU varies according to the type of accommodation and room type. The estimated cost for housing for ODU international students for the academic year 2024-25 is USD 13,500 (includes books & personal expenses too). Also, check the housing prices for a few residence halls given below:

Note: Check the university’s official website to know the exact prices.

Old Dominion University campus is flowing with energy and vitality combined with an opportunity-rich city right outside the door. It has over 150 academic areas and students can choose their courses from undergraduate or graduate programs.

• ODU has over 300 different student clubs and organizations
• Furthermore, the athletics team (Monarchs) is quite a passion for various students. The university’s award-winning football and athletic teams are the tickets to experience the Monarch pride

A few of the most popular majors of ODU include Psychology; Registered Nursing; Mechanical Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences; Business Administration and Management; Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, etc. The two most popular majors among the university’s 2022 graduates are Psychology and Registered Nursing.

Yes, Old Dominion University’s main campus is Norfolk Campus. As the name suggests, this campus is located in the city of Norfolk, in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of Southeast Virginia. There are 150 campus buildings. 

Undergraduate applicants can either apply through the Common Application portal or directly to the university through the ODU Application portal. International applicants applying to other US universities via the Common App can use this portal for ODU as well.

The acceptance rate of ODU is 89.3%, making it a slightly selective university. However, if you meet the eligibility requirements, there are high chances of getting admission. Another important thing to note is that the admissions are done on a first-come-first-served basis. As they have rolling admissions. Thus, it is advisable to apply as early as possible.

Note: The University has not yet released the official data hence, acceptance rate is taken from unofficial source.

The requirements are mentioned below:

• Graduation - CGPA - 3/4
• Applicants are expected to hold a B.S. degree in electrical engineering (EE) or computer engineering (CpE) from an accredited institution.
• Applicants are also expected to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 
• GRE - GRE (verbal) - 480
• PTE - 53/90
• IELTS - Marks - 6.5/9
• TOEFL - 79/100 
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation

Find below the important dates for admission at Old Dominion University: