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Old Dominion University

Scholarship

老自治领大学

QS —Times —US News #229
Virginia, USA$32,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

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-estimated

49.1/100

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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

Best Global Universities · 2026 #1081

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

UnclassifiedGraduate programs

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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  • Marketing

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  • Music

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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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