Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research institution in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established as a division of the College of William & Mary in 1930. It has grown to become one of the biggest universities in the state, enrolling over 24,000 students in 2015. The campus is spread over 251 acres around several residential neighborhoods in Norfolk. ODU is classified as a Doctoral University and contributes nearly $2 billion to the local economy each year. ODU currently offers over 168 undergrad and graduate degree programs. They also recently started offering distance learning through online courses.
The ODU School of Nursing offers several nursing programs including BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. The RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs include traditional and online options. However, the traditional BSN must be completed on site. All students gain access to virtual training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School through a state-of-the-art simulation center. The MSN program includes six different specialty tracks, including Nurse Administrator and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The university does not include clinical rotations. However, students are encouraged to seek internships in the area to receive hands-on training at local clinics and healthcare facilities.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students24,375 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 33 | 248 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 26 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 09/01/1953 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 09/01/1953 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 980 to 1200 |
ACT | 18 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $335/credit | |
In State Students | $335/credit | |
Out of State Students | $930/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $496/credit | |
In State Students | $496/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,249/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,075 | $15,075 | $41,850 |
ADN | 70 | $23,450 | $23,450 | $65,100 |
BSN | 125 | $41,875 | $41,875 | $116,250 |
FNP | 50 | $24,800 | $24,800 | $62,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Old Dominion University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 43% | $4,626 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $483 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $4,640 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $3,447 |
Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,620 |
Private Loans | 7% | $13,352 |
$15,213
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,618 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,427 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,207 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,983 |
Over $110,000$21,138 |
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Student Population
19,540
Undergrads
4,835
Graduates
13,651
Women
10,724
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
48% |
Black/African American |
27% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Asian |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.