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$12,750
per year
In-State Tuition
95%
Acceptance Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
Old Dominion University is an educational institution in Norfolk, VA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
11
Sports
7
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Rowing
Sailing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
All first-year applicants are automatically considered for merit awards (Monarch in-state, Leo out-of-state); ODU does not publish award amounts.
Monarch Merit Award (in-state)
AutomaticRenewable: Stated minimum GPA and hours completed
Automatic with the admission application; no separate application
Amounts are not published. Reviewed on GPA and test scores; test-blind applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered.
Leo Merit Award (out-of-state)
AutomaticRenewable: Stated minimum GPA and hours completed
Automatic with the admission application; no separate application
Amounts are not published. Reviewed on GPA and test scores; test-blind applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered.
Dominion Scholarships for Entering Freshmen
CompetitiveConsidered through the admission application
Endowed awards for incoming freshmen with a 3.8 cumulative GPA, top 10 percent class rank and a 1280+ SAT. Amounts not published; some funds add citizenship or Virginia-residency preferences.
Honors College Scholarship
CompetitiveNo published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Continue to meet Honors College requirements; renewable up to three more years
Awarded to a select group of entering students admitted to the Honors College. Amounts not published.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,739
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,914
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk city
Control
Public
Programs Listed
71 career paths
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