Old Dominion University Graduate Schools

Old Dominion University (referred to as ODU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Norfolk, VA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Old Dominion University is $13,704 for Virginia residents and $33,456 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,816 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 23,494 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Old Dominion University (referred to as ODU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Norfolk, VA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
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 at Old Dominion University is $13,704 for Virginia residents and $33,456 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,816 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 23,494 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 191 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$33,456
$13,704 for Virginia Residents
Student Population4,816
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs191 graduate programs
(72 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Old Dominion University is $13,704 for Virginia residents and $33,456 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.
Old Dominion University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Old Dominion University 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 $13,704 for Virginia residents and $33,456 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.50% 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
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 $19,603 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $28,181 (public) / $16,555 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Old Dominion University$13,704$33,456
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,587$18,743
Public$15,005$28,181
Private$16,555
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,480 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Old Dominion University. On-campus living costs are increased by 3.08% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $16,480. Off-campus living costs are increased by 3.08% 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
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $571 for Virginia residents and $1,394 for other students at Old Dominion University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.50% 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

Graduate Programs at ODU

Old Dominion University offers 127 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, 1,352 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 Degree5018980
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship195150
Doctor's degree - other3283
Post Bachelor's Degree501892
Post Master's Degree5147
Total127441,352
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 66 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Engineering (other) program with 115 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Education (other) program with 48 completers.
Old Dominion University offers 127 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,352 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 980 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 83 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 92 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 47 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 [+] 7 completers-
Communication and Media Studies (other)7-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 70 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences32-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance38-
Education [+] (5 completers) 327 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration85$48,800
Special Education and Teaching52$43,900
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services44$38,200
Elementary Education and Teaching75-
Secondary Education and Teaching26-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching5-
Art Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8-
Reading Teacher Education24-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)2-
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 195 completers$73,500
Engineering81$73,500
Engineering (other)114$100,400
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
English Language and Literature7-
Creative Writing10-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 7 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies7-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 51 completers-
Library and Information Science51-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4 completers-
Applied Mathematics4-
Computational and Applied Mathematics0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 35 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science12-
Physical Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Chemistry8-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical7-
Physics6-
Psychology [+] 11 completers-
Psychology11-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Public Administration38$50,800
Social Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Economics6-
International Relations and Affairs5-
Sociology4-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 104 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist14-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist36-
Athletic Training/Trainer4-
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist0-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1-
Public Health0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse49$88,800
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)0-
Business [+] (2 completers) 58 completers-
Business Administration and Management42$68,800
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management2-
Accounting14-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total980
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences5-
Education [+] (2 completers) 61 completers-
Community College Education13-
Education (other)48$72,300
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Engineering23-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other)7-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Ecology2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Applied Mathematics2-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science2-
Physical Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Chemistry8-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical2-
Physics5-
Psychology [+] 5 completers-
Psychology1-
Clinical Psychology4-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Public Administration4-
Social Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Criminology2-
International Relations and Affairs8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)4-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Business Administration and Management5-
Total150
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Engineering0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 83 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist39-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)44-
Total83
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4 completers-
Women's Studies4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] (5 completers) 31 completers-
Community College Education7-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism8-
Special Education and Teaching (other)5-
Secondary Education and Teaching4-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
Reading Teacher Education6-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Education (other)0-
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 11 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering0-
Computer Engineering (other)0-
Mechanical Engineering0-
Ocean Engineering10-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering (other)0-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management1-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2-
General Literature0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Applied Mathematics0-
Computational and Applied Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Systems Science and Theory5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Physical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
Physical Sciences (other)2-
Psychology [+] 1 completers-
Applied Psychology1-
Human Services [+] 2 completers-
Public Administration2-
Social Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Development Economics and International Development1-
Geography0-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Music Performance0-
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 3 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)0-
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene1-
Public Health (other)1-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration1-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Business [+] 23 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management5-
Transportation/Mobility Management4-
Project Management10-
Organizational Leadership1-
Management Information Systems and Services (other)3-
Total92
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 44 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration42-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services2-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing2-
Total47

Graduate Student Population at ODU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,816 students enrolled into Old Dominion University graduate schools where it has total 23,494 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,721 full-time and 3,095 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,898 male and 2,918 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
Total4,8161,8982,918
Full-time1,7215921,129
Part-tme3,0951,3061,789
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,734 White (56.77%), 864 Black/African American (17.94%), 294 Hispanic (6.10%), 193 Asian (4.01%), and 731 students with other races. 446 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,8161,8982,918
American Indian/Native American1055
Asian19385108
Black/African American864261603
Hispanic294126168
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander743
White2,7341,0381,696
Two More20183118
Un-Known674027
Non-resident Alien446256190
Old Dominion University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,749 graduate students (57.08% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 712 graduate students (14.78% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,816
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,749
Enrolled Some Online Courses712
Not in Online Courses1,355
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Old Dominion University. 850 students are aged 20 to 24 (17.65% of total students), 420 students are aged above 50 (8.72%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Old Dominion University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,8161,8982,918
Age 20-21501733
Age 22-24800287513
Age 25-291,286550736
Age 30-34894389505
Age 35-39645265380
Age 40-49721221500
Age 50-64405160245
Over 641596

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