Question 1

How many students are enrolled at Old Dominion University?

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At Old Dominion University, there are 23,743 students. Out of this, 17,000+ are UG students and 5,900+ are PG students. Nearly 30% of the university's students are military-affiliated and more than half of the students come from underrepresented groups. There are 740+ international students at the university. 54% are women and 46% are men.

Question 2

Is ODU a public university?

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Old Dominion University is a public research university located in coastal Virginia. The university offers undergraduate and graduate courses. The university has total 23,000+ students. International students are also admitted to the university. As of now, there are more than 700 international students at the university. International students at this university hail from 90+ countries. ODU is Virginia's doctoral research university with R1 research designation.

Question 3

Is ODU a Tier 1 university?

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Old Dominion University belongs to an elite group of institutions accounting for less than 5% of 4-year research universities worldwide. Members of that group share the prestigious R1 (Research) Classification indicating 'very high-research activity'. Also, ODU is recognised in the 2025 rankings by a top-ranking publisher as a top institution and Top 10 University in Virginia. The university's R1 status is further enhanced by its UG Computer Science programs.

Question 4

What do you need for MS CS at Old Dominion University?

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For MS in CS at ODU you require following scores:Graduation - CGPA - 3/4Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree with 3.00 GPAStudents must have a strong background in computer science.Students who do not have a sufficient background in computer Science may enter the graduate programme as provisional students and make up for their deficiencies by taking appropriate coursesGRE - GRE (verbal) - 480PTE - 53/90IELTS - Marks - 6.5/9TOEFL - 79/100

Question 5

Which companies are the top employers of Old Dominion University?

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Given below is the list of the top recruiters of ODU:ADPU.S. NavyAmazonMicrosoftElevance HealthCapital OneSentara HealthBooz Allen Hamilton

Question 6

What is the application fee of ODU?

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International applicants at ODU have to pay USD 50 (Around INR 4,300) and for MBA, it is USD 75 (Around INR 6,500). as an application fee. To apply to this university as an international student, access the direct university portal. Here are a few documents required to apply:All high-school / secondary or university / college or Diploma transcriptsA bachelor's degree for PG coursesEnglish language proficiency scorePassport id pageFinancial documentsSAT/ACT scores are optional, but highly recommendedGRE / GMAT / MAT / MCAT scores (as required)Essays / Personal Statement / ResumeLetters of Recommendation

Question 7

Does Old Dominion University offer scholarships to international students?

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Yes, ODU offers scholarships for international students. These are ISS Merit Scholarship and #YouAreWelcomeHere for UG students.· ISS Merit Scholarship: Awards range up to USD 16,000. This is a merit-based scholarship and is offered to newly admitted students to Bachelor's degree. To get this scholarship, the applicants are required to have a minimum of 3.25 GPA· #YouAreWelcomeHere: This scholarship recognizes international students who have a vision for embracing intercultural understanding. This scholarship covers 50% of the tuition at the time of initial matriculation. It is offered to UG international students admitted to all UG majors

Question 8

How much does it cost to live on ODU campus?

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The housing price to live in an on-campus housing of ODU varies according to the type of accommodation and room type. The estimated cost for housing for ODU international students for the academic year 2024-25 is USD 13,500 (includes books & personal expenses too). Also, check the housing prices for a few residence halls given below:Residence HallPrice Range for 2023-24Dominion HouseUSD 8,200 &ndash; USD 10,000England HouseUSD 6,600 &ndash; USD 8,200Foundation HouseUSD 1,400France HouseUSD 6,600 &ndash; USD 8,200Gresham HallUSD 7,400 &ndash; USD 8,400Ireland HouseUSD 8,200 &ndash; USD 10,000Owens HouseUSD 8,200 &ndash; USD 9,500Rogers HallUSD 3,700 &ndash; USD 4,300Note: Check the university&rsquo;s official website to know the exact prices.

Question 9

Is ODU expensive for international students?

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For out-of-state students, ODU tuition fee is around USD 33,000. The national average out-of-state tuition fee is USD 29,084. This means that this university is more expensive than the national average out-of-state tuition. Apart from the tuition fee, students have to bear the living expenses. For an year, the housing / personal expenses or books will cost USD 13,500 and the health insurance will be USD 2,800.

Question 10

What is the most popular major at ODU?

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The most popular majors at ODU are:PsychologyRegistered Nursing / Registered NurseCriminologyMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology / Biological SciencesMechanical EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences

Question 11

What are the various courses offered by ODU?

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ODU offers 228+ courses. Of which, 55+ are Bachelor's courses and 55+ are Master's courses. Certificate and Doctoral courses are also offered by this university. Study areas at this university are:ArtsBusiness & ManagementComputer Science & MathEngineering & TechnologyHumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial & Behavioral Sciences

Question 12

What is the duration of M.Sc in CS course at Old Dominion University?

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The duration of the ODU MSc in CS course is 1.5 years – 2 years. The cost of attendance for a Non-Resident (per-credit) is USD 1,486. While pursuing this course, students are going to have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research with faculty. After pursuing this course, students can work at companies like Amazon, IBM, Google, RedHat, etc. Some of the career roles for which students can go for are:Computer Systems AnalystsComputer ProgrammersComputer Science TeachersComputer and Information Research Scientists

Question 13

What is the global ranking of Old Dominion University?

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Old Dominion University ranks at #973 in the world in the Best Global Universities category in 2024-25. According to Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, this university ranks at #801-1000 in 2025 and at #601-800 in 2024. In the Global Universities rankings, ODU ranks at #973 in 2024-25 rankings.

Question 14

Where does ODU rank in the U.S.?

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In the National Universities 2025 edition ranking, ODU ranking is #296 in 2025. In 2024, the university was placed at #280 position in the U.S. This shows that the university's position has declined a little, still it has managed to stay in the Top 300 Universities in the U.S. In the same category, ODU ranked at #299 in 2023 and at #263 in 2022.

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