About Old Dominion University
There’s nothing old about the way we do things at Old Dominion University. Located in Hampton Roads and the City of Norfolk, we are the Commonwealth of Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university. Our waterfront campus, in the heart of Coastal Virginia, sits at the forefront of industry and defense.
With record enrollment in Fall 2026, our more than 24,000 students are shaping the future, rather than waiting for it to arrive. As a top R1 research institution, Old Dominion University molds meaningful careers and discoveries that impact far beyond our shores. In cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, healthcare, data science, maritime logistics and the arts, Monarchs are creators, thinkers and doers.
A Best Global University
– U.S. News and World Report
A Best National University
- U.S. News and World Report
2026 Best Colleges
- The Wall Street Journal
26-27 Military-Friendly School: Gold Ranking
– MilitaryFriendly.com
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Our Students
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ welcomes students from hometowns across Virginia and around the world. Nearly 30% of our students are military-affiliated and more than half of our students come from underrepresented groups. Our international student Monarchs come from 91 different countries.
- 674 international students
- 29% of students are military affiliated
- 56% Women
- 43% Men
- 190,746 alumni
- 74 Home Countries
- 50 Home States plus Guam, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- 87% of Graduates Employed or in Graduate School 6 months after graduation
Degree Programs
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers more than 228 programs on campus and 165+ online programs and certificates.
- 57 Bachelor’s Programs
- 93 Certificates
- 61 Master’s Programs
- 32 Doctoral Programs
- 165+ programs and certificates offered online through
Colleges and Schools
*Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Largest, most comprehensive academic health sciences center in Virginia
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. – Old Dominion University’s ninth president
- 39 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia-awarded outstanding faculty members
- 2025 Healthiest Employers in Virginia – the only university in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia category
- 13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 2,478 Faculty
- 1,639 Staff
- 3,090 Part-time Staff & Adjunct Faculty
- 717 Administrative & Professional Faculty
Tuition – 2026-27
base tuition rates, do not include additional fees
- Undergraduate, In-State: $281/credit hour
- Undergraduate, Out-of-State: $972/credit hour
- Graduate, In-State: $510/credit hour
- Graduate, Out-of-State: $1,361/credit hour
Research & Economic Development
As a Carnegie R1 institution, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ innovates locally to transform globally. Fostering the creation of intellectual capital that can address today’s issues, improve the quality of life and by being a dynamic engine for economic growth by facilitating research and development, Old Dominion University powers progress. The University has nationally known research strengths in coastal resilience, modeling and simulation, bioelectrics, cybersecurity, port logistics and maritime engineering.
Old Dominion University’s business and research initiatives contribute $3.8 billion annually to Virginia's economy. The Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation provides a streamlined entry point to the intellectual capital, innovative technologies and world-class infrastructure of the University.
- 447 Total Number of New Awards
- $89.6M Total Dollar Value of New Awards
- 927 Total Number of Active Awards
- $100M+ Total Research & Development Expenditures
- Applied Research Center
- Center for Accelerator Sciences
- Center for Bioelectrics
- Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography (CCPO)
- Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems (CIEES)
- Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammatory Diseases (CINID)
- (CME)
- Center for Movement and Disability (CMHD)
- (CSICS)
- (CWRP)
- (COVA-CCI)
- (CCRFR)
- (CONRAD)
- Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy (CEAP)
- E.V. Williams Center for Real Estate (EVWCRE)
- (INDC)
- Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics
- Institute for Autonomous and Connected Systems (IACS)
- (ICAR)
- Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health, and Human Performance (EnMed)
- Maritime, Ports and Logistics Institute
- National Center for Collaboration in Medical Modeling and Simulation (NCCMMS)
- Social Science Research Center
- The Center for Educational Partnerships
- (VDMC)
- (VISA)
- (VMASC)
Athletics
Old Dominion University sponsors 18 varsity sports, 16 at the NCAA Div. I level. The University is a member of the Sun Belt Conference in football, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, baseball and women’s volleyball.
- Field hockey is a member of the Big East Conference.
- Women’s lacrosse is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
- Women’s rowing is a member of the Big XII Conference.
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Campuses and Centers
Old Dominion University’s main campus encompasses 335 acres adjacent to Norfolk’s iconic waterfront. The University’s medical campus is located just two miles from main campus in close proximity to downtown Norfolk. The University’s facilities include:
- 148 main campus buildings; and
- Eight medical campus buildings.
Additional regional centers include:
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center – Virginia Beach
- Peninsula Higher Education Center – Hampton
- Tri-Cities Higher Education Center – Portsmouth
- Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center – Suffolk
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ History
- 1930 – Opened as Norfolk Division of The College of William & Mary
- 1962 – Became independent and named Old Dominion College
- 1969 – Named Old Dominion University
- 2024&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– Eastern Virginia Medical School integrated into Old Dominion University
Accreditation
Old Dominion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Old Dominion University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Old Dominion University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on .
In addition to SACSCOC, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University is also accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
The University's programs are also accredited by numerous specialized and professional accrediting agencies.
Updated: Fall 2026