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After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University at a glance
Old Dominion University is a public university in Norfolk, Virginia with 23,743 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 90% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $12,750 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $14,638 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 46% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 41% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $24,000 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$12,750
2024-25
Acceptance
90%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
23,743
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,780
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,878
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,368
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $27,628
Net price (after aid): $14,638
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $9,739
$30k – $48k: $10,114
$48k – $75k: $13,123
$75k – $110k: $16,940
$110k+: $23,567
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $54,914
Median debt at graduation: $24,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $254
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedOld Dominion University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $67,991, above the $35,878 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Virginia.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.8k
Out-of-state
$33.8k
Net price
$14.6k
below avg
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$24k
Earnings (10y)
$54.9k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
1100 - 1280
ACT range
24 - 29
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a large share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 8,350 of Old Dominion University's 22,541 students (37%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 7,182 (32%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Old Dominion University reported conferring credentials in 86 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Old Dominion University graduates earn, by program
Old Dominion University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,907 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $34,303; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $23,000 in federal loans at this college (about $244 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $26,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Old Dominion University's federal aid ID.
61 programs at Old Dominion University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,907 | $50,706, about the same | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $55,889 | $55,693, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Criminology, Bachelor's | $56,659 | $55,556, about the same | $23,825 | $253/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $90,917 | $88,910, about the same | $17,990 | $191/mo |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Bachelor's | $54,390 | $48,471, +12% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $55,304 | $57,214, −3% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Bachelor's | $47,604 | $52,119, −9% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $61,442 | $68,257, −10% | $25,239 | $268/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $56,564 | $51,389, +10% | $24,490 | $260/mo |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other, Bachelor's | $81,077 | $81,678, about the same | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Bachelor's | — | $85,063 | $24,013 | $255/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $87,772 | $92,135, −5% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
Compare what Psychology pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $93,600 in Virginia.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $104,180 in Virginia.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $93,290 in Virginia.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $97,120 in Virginia.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $119,030 in Virginia.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Bachelor's | $63,027 | $68,245, −8% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Engineering, Other, Master's | $125,132 | $129,974, −4% | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $95,485 | $92,374, +3% | $23,925 | $254/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $74,465 | $83,290, −11% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $58,916 | $59,916, about the same | $27,000 | $307/mo |
| Engineering, Master's | $103,194 | $120,215, −14% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $53,734 | $52,657, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $67,320 | $83,343, −19% | $23,849 | $253/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $61,550 | $69,303, −11% | $24,574 | $261/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $52,482 | $54,562, −4% | $25,497 | $270/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $127,286 | $120,193, +6% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $75,445 | $71,685, +5% | $31,248 | $355/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $73,157 | $76,194, −4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Dental Hygiene and Dental Support, Bachelor's | $69,732 | $68,061, about the same | $18,000 | $191/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $49,024 | $48,590, about the same | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $46,308 | $41,367, +12% | $28,808 | $305/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $108,161 | $103,485, +5% | $20,400 | $232/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $56,039 | $58,928, −5% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $59,939 | $63,293, −5% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $58,539 | $60,111, −3% | $44,622 | $508/mo |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Bachelor's | $51,233 | $50,468, about the same | $24,750 | $262/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $56,715 | $50,680, +12% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $84,367 | $81,408, +4% | $39,794 | $453/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $82,703 | $86,517, −4% | $23,406 | $248/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $96,427 | $100,647, −4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Education, Other, Doctoral | $94,365 | $90,635, +4% | $55,877 | $636/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $56,192 | $64,397, −13% | $32,377 | $368/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $65,354 | $63,707, +3% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $66,847 | $69,562, −4% | $22,450 | $238/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | — | $62,033 | — | — |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $67,666 | $67,030, about the same | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $94,542 | $109,015, −13% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $54,505 | $66,596, −18% | $21,187 | $225/mo |
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's | $68,943 | $75,975, −9% | $23,343 | $247/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $52,028 | $42,892, +21% | $25,500 | $270/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | — | $65,466 | $21,000 | $223/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $38,537 | $39,775, −3% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $48,280 | $57,853, −17% | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $56,255 | $60,190, −7% | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics, Bachelor's | $71,406 | $77,981, −8% | — | — |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Master's | $127,217 | $127,347, about the same | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Master's | $76,272 | $119,562, −36% | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Master's | $96,539 | $67,681, +43% | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Master's | $90,908 | $77,545, +17% | — | — |
| Medicine (MD), Professional degree | $112,043 | $112,460, about the same | — | — |
| Public Health, Master's | $73,439 | $82,751, −11% | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Master's | $80,546 | $71,416, +13% | $65,250 | $742/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | — | $82,893 | $75,732 | $861/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | — | $138,131 | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 2 campuses that share Old Dominion University's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About Old Dominion University
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- Where is Old Dominion University located?
- Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Old Dominion University?
- Old Dominion University is a public university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Old Dominion University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Old Dominion University is approximately 90% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Old Dominion University?
- Old Dominion University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,750 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Old Dominion University?
- Old Dominion University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,743 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Old Dominion University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Old Dominion University is approximately $14,638 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $9,739 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $23,567. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Old Dominion University?
- Old Dominion University reports a graduation rate of approximately 46% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Old Dominion University have?
- Students who borrowed at Old Dominion University left with a median of approximately $24,000 in federal loans, and about 41% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Old Dominion University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $54,914 for students who received federal financial aid at Old Dominion University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Old Dominion University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Old Dominion University.
- How much do Psychology graduates from Old Dominion University earn?
- Old Dominion University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,907 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $34,303; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $23,000 in federal loans at this college (about $244 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $26,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Old Dominion University's federal aid ID.
- How much do Interdisciplinary Studies graduates from Old Dominion University earn?
- Old Dominion University's bachelor's graduates in Interdisciplinary Studies earned a median $55,889 four years after graduating, about the same as the $55,693 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,359; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,000 in federal loans at this college (about $265 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $27,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Old Dominion University's federal aid ID.
- Which programs at Old Dominion University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 46 programs at Old Dominion University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($127,286); Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), master's ($127,217); and Engineering, Other, master's ($125,132) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Old Dominion University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Old Dominion University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $67,991, above the $35,878 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Virginia, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 86 fields Old Dominion University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 428 | Graduate (135 graduate · 293 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 320 | Graduate (16 graduate · 304 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 285 | Graduate (132 graduate · 153 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 260 | Graduate (80 graduate · 180 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 234 | Graduate (96 graduate · 138 bachelor's) |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 208 | Bachelor's (189 bachelor's · 19 certificate) |
| Biology, General | 191 | Graduate (9 graduate · 182 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 176 | Graduate (34 graduate · 142 bachelor's) |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 173 | Bachelor's (131 bachelor's · 42 certificate) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 161 | Graduate (60 graduate · 101 bachelor's) |
| Criminology | 158 | Graduate (3 graduate · 155 bachelor's) |
| Medicine | 152 | Graduate |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 140 | Graduate (19 graduate · 121 bachelor's) |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 136 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Old Dominion University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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