About ODU
Our Academics
Old Dominion University offers 70 undergraduate degree programs, 60 Masters programs, and 36 doctoral programs; many of which are nationally recognized.
Flexible and customizable studies are also available, in addition to numerous minors.
Our Students
Nearly 22,000 students are enrolled at ODU, including 16,066 undergraduates. Students hail from all 50 states, along with over 1,100 international students from 108 countries.
In addition to being diverse, ODU also has some of the brightest students in the nation. Our scholars include:
- 1 Rhodes Scholar
- 3 All-USA Academic Team honorees
- 2 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship honorees
- 1 Truman Fellow
- First undergraduate student in Virginia to earn a patent
Our Faculty
Students have the opportunity to learn and work alongside Old Dominion University’s outstanding faculty. With a student to faculty ratio of 17:1, ODU’s classrooms provide the optimal learning environment. Our faculty challenges and engages students, motivating them to think and perform at their best.
Our professors have received numerous awards and accolades recognizing their teaching skills, public service, and innovation. Achievements include:
- 24 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award winners since 1991
- 3 Virginia Scientists of the Year
- 38 Fulbright Award winners among current faculty
- 3 CASE - U.S. Professors of the Year
- 1 Alexander von Humboldt Award winner
- 33 Eminent scholars
- 9 American Physical Society fellows
Our Campus
ODU is growing and changing fast. Several large projects are underway and many will start soon.
Some on-campus projects include an indoor tennis center, 3-story bookstore, the Innovation Research Park, Springhill Suites Hotel, and a completely renovated student recreation center.
Our Organizations/Activities
With over 200 student organizations and an active Greek system, there are plenty of opportunities to become involved at ODU.
Admissions process
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News
- President Obama Visits ODU
- ODU Listed Among Top 15 Percent of Military Friendly Schools for 2010
- Intercultural Center Has Grand Opening, Hailed as a Gathering Place for Vibrant, Diverse ODU
- State Approval Clears the Way for Creation of Undergraduate Modeling and Simulation Engineering Degree