Old Dominion University
Scholarship老自治领大学
Old Dominion University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #229. Undergraduate tuition about $32,000/year; acceptance rate about 90%. Care4YA score 49.1.
Care4YA Index
Model-estimated49.1/100
Score estimated by model — for reference only.
Dimension Scores
Outcomes
23.0
Resources
46.7
Selectivity
30.7
Affordability
58.4
Methodology vcare4ya-a1
As an urban research university, Old Dominion University offers a dynamic environment with standout STEM programs, particularly excelling in specialized engineering disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Electrical Engineering. Its robust technical portfolio features highly concentrated tracks in Computer Science, Cybersecurity (including AI Security and Cyber Conflict), Data Science, and Biomedical Sciences with focuses on Bioinformatics and Stem Cells. Beyond its technical prowess, the university provides a broad academic foundation through diverse bachelor’s degrees in the humanities and social sciences, such as Communication, Political Science, Sociology, and Music. For the right student, this combination of cutting-edge research opportunities in applied sciences and diverse liberal arts offerings creates a truly transformative educational experience.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.
Graduate Program Rankings
Business (MBA)
- Accounting#162*2026
- Business Analytics#140*2026
- Information Systems#85*2026
- Part-time MBA#142*2026
- Supply Chain / Logistics#87*2026
Education
- Best Education Schools#95*2026
Engineering
- Best Engineering Schools#142*2026
Health
- Nursing-Anesthesia#40*2026
- Occupational Therapy#125*2026
- Physical Therapy#97*2026
- Public Health#142*2026
- Speech-Language Pathology#104*2026
Library & Information Studies
- Best Library and Information Studies Programs#42*2026
Nursing
- Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice#37*2026
- Best Nursing Schools: Master's#36*2026
Public Affairs
- Best Public Affairs Programs#92*2026
- Public Finance and Budgeting#28*2026
Science
- Chemistry#191*2026
- Earth Sciences#138*2026
- Physics#159*2026
- Statistics#104*2026
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Criminology#32*2026
- English#120*2026
- Psychology#165*2026
* Tied rank.
How to Read These Rankings
Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.
Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.
Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.
Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 5
Intake
September
Living Cost
$16,000
At a Glance
Enrollment
27,490
Undergraduate
20,272
Graduate
7,218
Student–faculty ratio (university)
13:1
6-Year Graduation Rate
45.4%
Retention Rate
76.9%
Avg Net Price / Year
$14,638
Median Earnings
$54,914
International Students
1.2%
Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only
Admission data reference
Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- SAT mid-50%
- 1100–1280
- Acceptance rate (data)
- 90.4%
- Data source
- CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)
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Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$32,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥227,200/year
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