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Old Dominion University

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
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  • Military
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Old Dominion University is a public college in Norfolk, Virginia and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 28 online degree options and 5,998 online students. The part-time student body is 2,262 students, which represents 24% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $16,098 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $374. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.odu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
4,479 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:13,896
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:4,846
  • Pell Grant students:6,901
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:5,998
  • Students over 25 years old
    26%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$374
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$16,098
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
  • Education(4)
  • Engineering(2)
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)

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  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Social Sciences(4)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(6)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:47%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:39%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
1,791 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Synchronous
  • Online Asynchronous
  • Traditional Semester Timing
  • 24/7 Tech Support
Affordability

Affordability

  • Transfer Credit Accepted
  • CLEP Exam
  • DANTE Exam
  • Military Service Credit
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Writing Center
  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Mentors
  • Library
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Health Sciences
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Human Services
General Studies
Business

Business Overview

Students have the opportunity to choose from several concentrations within the Strome College of Business. The finance degree can be completed entirely online.

Degree Options

Accounting
Business Administration
Management
Marketing
Finance

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can be completed entirely online. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice are offered through the degree-completion program.

 

Education

Education Overview

ODUonline offers teacher special education degrees that lead to teacher certification in Virginia and the state of Washington.

Degree Options

Marketing Education
Special Education – IDS Teacher Prep
Special Education – Early Childhood & Adapted Curriculum  IDS Teacher Prep
Training Specialist

Health Sciences

Health Sciences Overview

At ODUonline students can advance their careers in several areas of healthcare: administration, public health, or by becoming a practitioner.

Degree Options

Dental Hygiene
Health Services Administration
Medical Technology
Public Health

Nursing

Nursing – RN to BSN

The undergraduate nursing program at Old Dominion University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This program will prepare students to move forward to an MSN or DNP.

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is offered through degree completion and from start-to-finish online. Students will learn quantitative and analytical skills, which will equip them for a variety of careers. 

Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Engineering, Computer Science, Data & Information technology has many applications throughout business and government. Some courses are specific to the Navy and have different ranks associated with the degree.

Degree Options Include

Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Science
EET – Computer Engineering Technology
EET – Electrical Systems Technology
General Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Systems
Industrial Technology (Occupational & Technical Studies)
Information Systems & Technology
Manufacturing Systems/ mechanical system design
MET – Nuclear Systems Concentration
Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Human Services

Human Services

For students interested in working in social services or in some kind of counseling role may consider a degree in Human Services. This degree can be completed entirely online or through degree completion.

 

General Studies

General Studies

A degree in interdisciplinary studies can help students with a significant amount of transfer credit complete their degree quickly. ODUonline offers several concentrations within general studies so students can find an option that will help them advance in their career.

Degree Options Include

Communication
Cybercrime
Cybersecurity
Elementary Education transition to grad school for teaching license
Leadership
Professional Writing

Contact Old Dominion University

Contact Us

1-800-968-2638

Main Campus

Gornto Hall

Norfolk, VA 23529

 

Find Us Online

online.odu/admissions

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