Old Dominion University Graduate School

Old Dominion University (referred to as ODU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Norfolk, VA.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of ODU is $14,848 for Virginia residents and $35,008 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,732 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 23,107 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Old Dominion University (referred to as ODU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Norfolk, VA.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1961 - Current).
ODU Directory Information
School NameOld Dominion University (ODU)
Address5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone757-683-3000
Webhttps://www.odu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.odu.edu/admission/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.odu.edu/finaidoffice
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of ODU is $14,848 for Virginia residents and $35,008 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,732 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 23,107 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 200 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 72 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$35,008
$14,848 for Virginia Residents
Student Population4,732
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs200 graduate programs
(72 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at ODU is $14,848 for Virginia residents and $35,008 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $571 for Virginia residents and $1,394 for out-of-state students.
ODU offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Virginia Residents$14,848
Out-of-State$35,008
Tuition per Credit Hour
Virginia Residents$571
Out-of-State$1,394
ODU offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)72 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Old Dominion University is $14,848 for Virginia residents and $35,008 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 4.64% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$9,727$2,825$28,435$3,245
2019-2020$10,207$2,921$29,851$3,341
2020-2021$10,207$3,017$29,851$3,437
2021-2022$10,207$3,017$29,851$3,437
2022-2023$10,519$3,185$29,851$3,605
2023-2024$11,016$3,832$30,756$4,252
The graduate school tuition & fees of ODU is average compared to public graduate schools in Virginia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $29,183 (public) / $17,620 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Old Dominion University$14,848$35,008
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,604$19,507
Public$15,534$29,183
Private$17,620
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,592 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at ODU.
On-campus living costs are increased by 6.75% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,592. Off-campus living costs are increased by 6.75% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,620$2,976$11,620$2,976
2019-2020$12,090$3,000$12,090$3,000
2020-2021$12,988$3,000$12,988$3,000
2021-2022$12,988$3,000$12,988$3,000
2022-2023$13,480$3,000$13,480$3,000
2023-2024$14,592$3,000$14,592$3,000
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $619 for Virginia residents and $1,459 for other students at Old Dominion University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 4.66% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$523$1,320
2019-2020$547$1,383
2020-2021$547$1,383
2021-2022$551$1,387
2022-2023$571$1,394
2023-2024$619$1,459

Graduate Programs at ODU

Old Dominion University offers 133 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,391 students have completed their study at Old Dominion University.
Offered Degrees at Old Dominion University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree52181,016
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship195133
Doctor's degree - other3177
Post Bachelor's Degree5417107
Post Master's Degree5158
Total133421,391
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Old Dominion University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 55 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Engineering (other) program with 113 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 43 completers.
Old Dominion University offers 133 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,391 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,016 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 77 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 107 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 58 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 6 completers-
Communication and Media Studies (other)6-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 102 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences38-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance64-
Education [+] (5 completers) 280 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration64$48,800
Special Education and Teaching37$43,900
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services43$38,200
Elementary Education and Teaching72-
Secondary Education and Teaching32-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3-
Art Teacher Education--
Music Teacher Education6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching6-
Reading Teacher Education13-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4-
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 212 completers$73,500
Engineering99$73,500
Engineering (other)113$100,400
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 22 completers-
English Language and Literature6-
Creative Writing12-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)4-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 11 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies11-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 49 completers-
Library and Information Science49-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences6-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Applied Mathematics3-
Computational and Applied Mathematics--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Data Science, General4-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 30 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management6-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management10-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science14-
Physical Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Chemistry3-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical12-
Physics3-
Psychology [+] 13 completers-
Psychology13-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 47 completers-
Public Administration47$50,800
Social Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Economics2-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1-
International Relations and Affairs7-
Sociology1-
Urban Studies/Affairs--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 141 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist21-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist35-
Athletic Training/Trainer8-
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist--
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1-
Public Health--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse76$88,800
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)--
Business [+] (2 completers) 51 completers-
Business Administration and Management38$68,800
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management7-
Accounting6-
History [+] 10 completers-
History10-
Total1,016
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences3-
Education [+] (2 completers) 45 completers-
Community College Education4-
Education (other)41$72,300
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 26 completers-
Engineering26-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other)3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Biomedical Sciences2-
Ecology1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6 completers-
Applied Mathematics6-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science2-
Physical Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Chemistry8-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical4-
Physics8-
Psychology [+] 4 completers-
Psychology2-
Clinical Psychology2-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Public Administration3-
Social Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Criminology4-
International Relations and Affairs8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)2-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Business Administration and Management4-
Total133
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering [+] --
Engineering--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 77 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist43-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)34-
Total77
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance8-
Education [+] (3 completers) 23 completers-
Community College Education5-
Special Education and Teaching--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism3-
Secondary Education and Teaching7-
Reading Teacher Education8-
Education (other)--
Engineering [+] 1 completers-
Engineering (other)1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] --
Applied Mathematics--
Computational and Applied Mathematics--
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Public Administration2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] --
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)--
Business [+] --
Business Administration and Management--
History --
Total107
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 57 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration55-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services2-
Physical Sciences [+] --
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences --
Total58

Graduate Student Population at ODU

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,732 students enrolled into Old Dominion University graduate schools where it has total 23,107 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,686 full-time and 3,046 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,821 male and 2,911 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7321,8212,911
Full-time1,6865761,110
Part-tme3,0461,2451,801
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,624 White (55.45%), 837 Black/African American (17.69%), 289 Hispanic (6.11%), 182 Asian (3.85%), and 800 students with other races. 493 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7321,8212,911
American Indian/Native American15105
Asian18280102
Black/African American837252585
Hispanic289120169
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1147
White2,6249631,661
Two More20778129
Un-Known744529
Non-resident Alien493269224
Old Dominion University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,676 graduate students (56.55% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 735 graduate students (15.53% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,732
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,676
Enrolled Some Online Courses735
Not in Online Courses1,321
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Old Dominion University. 855 students are aged 20 to 24 (18.07% of total students), 455 students are aged above 50 (9.62%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Old Dominion University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7321,8212,911
Age 20-21652144
Age 22-24790295495
Age 25-291,239505734
Age 30-34872364508
Age 35-39588234354
Age 40-49723230493
Age 50-64430157273
Over 64251510

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