Inside Academics at Old Dominion University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Old Dominion University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Old Dominion University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 15 students per faculty member, Old Dominion University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Old Dominion University employs 95% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Old Dominion University can choose from 79 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Old Dominion University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Old Dominion University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Old Dominion University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Old Dominion University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 11,403 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Old Dominion University retains and graduates its students — 77% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Old Dominion University.

Continue Your Research into Old Dominion University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Old Dominion University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Old Dominion University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Old Dominion University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Old Dominion University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Old Dominion University — the schools accreditation and what it means