Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,446. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Virginia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,750 | $33,780 |
| Housing & meals | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,696 | −$2,696 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,446 | $50,476 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Old Dominion University net price compared with other Virginia colleges
Old Dominion University has the 6th-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $12,038 | 24% | $32,568 |
| 3 | Mary Baldwin University | $12,756 | 39% | $44,427 |
| 4 | Virginia Union University | $13,235 | 34% | $38,275 |
| 5 | Radford University | $14,578 | 49% | $53,739 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University | $14,638 | 46% | $54,914 |
| 7 | Norfolk State University | $15,282 | 39% | $44,666 |
| 8 | Virginia State University | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 |
| 9 | Randolph College | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 |
| 10 | Virginia Military Institute | $17,113 | 76% | $77,369 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why Old Dominion University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | 90% | $14,638 | 46% | $54,914 | This school |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 93% | $23,433 | 63% | $58,128 | |
| Radford University | 90% | $14,578 | 49% | $53,739 | |
| Virginia State University | 89% | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 | |
| Norfolk State University | 88% | $15,282 | 39% | $44,666 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Old Dominion University would cost you $8,795 less per year than Virginia Commonwealth University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Old Dominion University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$4,195).
- Virginia Commonwealth University gives aided families $713 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | Old Dominion University | VCU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,750 | $16,945 | −$4,195 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 | $1,240 | +$560 |
| Housing & meals | $14,592 | $16,119 | −$1,527 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 | $6,150 | −$3,150 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,696 | −$1,500 | −$1,196 |
| Sticker price | $29,446 | $38,954 | −$9,508 |
| Average grants | −$14,808 | −$15,521 | +$713 |
| You pay | $14,638 | $23,433 | −$8,795 |
“+” means Old Dominion University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Old Dominion University cost questions
How much is tuition at Old Dominion University?
Tuition and fees are $12,750 a year for Virginia residents and $33,780 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Old Dominion University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,446 a year for Virginia residents living on campus and about $50,476 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Old Dominion University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,638 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,739; $48–75k pay $13,123; $110k+ pay $23,567. These figures are for Virginia residents.
How much debt do Old Dominion University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,300, and 5.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Old Dominion University overview