Old Dominion University Rankings

Nora Roberts

July 16, 2025

Located in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is one of the best universities in the state of Virginia. On this page, you will find in-depth rankings for Old Dominion University in the following areas: graduation rates, teaching  resources, financing opportunities, and alumni donations. Latest acceptance rate is also given to show how competitive is Old Dominion University.

5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone: (757) 683-3685
Email: admit@odu.edu
Web site: http://www.odu.edu

Rankings: Old Dominion University

Rankings, Ratings, and Admissions Statistics
Peer college rating (out of 5) 2.6
Graduation and retention ranking: 192
Average freshman retention rate: 76.5%
6-year graduation rate: 47.0%
Predicted graduation rate: 52%
Overperformance(+)/Underperformance(-): -5
Faculty resources ranking: 193
Classes with under 20 students (2020): 37.9%
Classes with 50 or more students (2020): 12.7%
Student faculty ratio (2020): 17:1
Percent of faculty who are full-time (2020) 82.3%
Student selectivity ranking: 216
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile (2020) 970-1160
2020 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class: 12%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2020): 39%
Fall 2020 Acceptance rate: 71.7%
Financial resources rank: 232
Alumni giving rank: 191
Average alumni giving rate (2020): 7.6%

 

Essential Facts: Old Dominion University

Rules and regulations Sports Activities 

General Information  
Percent of undergraduate students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 29%
Percent of undergraduates who are members of a fraternity: 4%
Percent of student body who are members of a sorority: 4%
Average percentage of students on campus during weekends: 30%
Are all students permitted to have cars on campus? Yes
Percent of students who have cars on campus: 85%
Is alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age? Yes
Additional policies and regulations: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Collegiate athletic association: NCAA I
Men’s scholarship sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, wrestling
Women’s scholarship sports: basketball, crew (heavyweight), field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis
Student activities: campus ministries, choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, international student organization, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook