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Old Dominion University: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#543 in World

#169 in USA

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ODU application deadline for international students for the Spring semester is Oct 1, 2025. Check Old Dominion University Reviews from here

 

About Old Dominion University

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Things to Know
Year of establishment
1930
Also known as
ODU
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
726
Campus size
335 acres
No. of campus
4
Scholarships available
3
Endowment value
USD 213 million
Scholarships granted
11318
Scholarship amount granted
USD 100 million
Application fees
USD 50
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Required
Total faculty
887
Faculty/Student ratio
16
Male/Female ratio
1.24
UG/PG course ratio
0.71
Total criminal offences
144

Old Dominion University Ranking 2025

#543

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#169

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Old Dominion University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 50 - 75
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNeeded for few courses
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Q:   What is the application fee of ODU?
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International applicants at ODU have to pay USD 50 (Around INR 4,300) and for MBA, it is USD 75 (Around INR 6,500). as an application fee. To apply to this university as an international student, access the direct university portal. Here are a few documents required to apply:

  • All high-school / secondary or university / college or Diploma transcripts
  • A bachelor's degree for PG courses
  • English language proficiency score
  • Passport id page
  • Financial documents
  • SAT/ACT scores are optional, but highly recommended
  • GRE / GMAT / MAT / MCAT scores (as required)
  • Essays / Personal Statement / Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation

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Old Dominion University Scholarships

3No. of scholarships available
32.6 LTotal scholarship amount
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Q:   Does Old Dominion University offer scholarships to international students?
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Yes, ODU offers scholarships for international students. These are ISS Merit Scholarship and #YouAreWelcomeHere for UG students.

·         ISS Merit Scholarship: Awards range up to USD 16,000. This is a merit-based scholarship and is offered to newly admitted students to Bachelor's degree. To get this scholarship, the applicants are required to have a minimum of 3.25 GPA

·         #YouAreWelcomeHere: This scholarship recognizes international students who have a vision for embracing intercultural understanding. This scholarship covers 50% of the tuition at the time of initial matriculation. It is offered to UG international students admitted to all UG majors

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Easy going
Friendly
Academically oriented
Internships3
Part time work5
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4
Student Life5
Value for money5
Public transportation3
Safety4
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration4
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Supportive management. They will listen to your concerns.
Tips: I would recommend the students to make connection with seniors/departments via LinkedIn. Additionally, as the course enrollment seats are less, it would be good to get in touch with the advisor to remove holds to register for classes. Moreover, it will also be good to look for assistantship opportunity on the campus by emailing professors and asking them if they have any open opportunities and also, do plan to attend university orientation process to get an overview of office and other important series that they conduct. Also, the college conducts a program known as MINT program which helps international students to know different resources available for students and they also give orientation of the city.
Likes (Part time work): As a student, we can only work on-campus on different positions. Most of the times, the department you work will give you some fee waiver too which entirely depends on the department. Additionally, it is important to look for opportunities from your home country instead of waiting for the last moment after arrival, as most of the positions are already filled by then.
Dislikes (Internships): Sometimes, it's really hard to look for internship as it is not available throughout the year. The internship options are open from September onwards. So, it is important for the students to check them early. You can even contact career development team on campus which will guide you for the same and help in resume building and interview preparation too.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2057
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110151
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Old Dominion University Placements

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Q:   Which companies are the top employers of Old Dominion University?
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Given below is the list of the top recruiters of ODU:

  • ADP
  • U.S. Navy
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Elevance Health
  • Capital One
  • Sentara Health
  • Booz Allen Hamilton

Old Dominion University Cost

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(19 courses)
INR 20 L - 43 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE, GMAT
BBA(13 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
MBA/PGDM(6 courses)
INR 22 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GMAT
M.A.(6 courses)
INR 22 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
MFA(1 course)
Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
B.A.(28 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(17 courses)
INR 29 L - 33 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
MEM(2 courses)
INR 21 L - 22 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
MEng(6 courses)
INR 22 L - 23 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
B.Sc.(22 courses)
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

52%

Black

32%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

4%

UG Student residence

In state

89%

Out of state

9%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

74%

25 and over

25%

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UG Number of Applicant

14435
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Overall Graduation Rate

48
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UG Enrollment

18375
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PG Enrollment

4732

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INR 20.3 L - 42.67 L#293 US News, 2026
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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 gr

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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
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Akanksha Malhotra

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Answered 2 years ago

The tuition fees at ODU is mentioned below along with te duration: 

CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition Fees
MEM (6 courses)
18-24 months
INR 19.9 L - 20.5 L
MEM (13 courses)
12 months-2 years
INR 18.6 L - 40 L
BE/BTech (18 courses)
4 years
INR 22.4 L - 27.9 L
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
21 months
INR 29.4 L
MEM (2 courses)
18-24 months
INR 20.5 L
BBA (13 courses)
4 years
INR 23.3 L - 27.6 L
BSc (23 courses)
4 years
INR 22.4 L - 31.1 L
MIM (5 courses)
1 year-2 years
INR 19.8 L - 27.8 L

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Anisha Mishra

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Answered 2 years ago

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.

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Anisha Mishra

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Answered 2 years ago

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 

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University CityNorfolk, Virginia, USA

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5115 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23529

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5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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