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Old Dominion University
(ODU)
About
Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Established in 1930 as the two-year Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, the school became an independent college in 1962 and attained university status in 1969. In 2023, it had an enrollment of 23,494 students, and its main campus covers 250 acres.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 27 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,790
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
- Staff
- 3,240
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 21 | 148.0 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | =570 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =591 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =694 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,231 | 39.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Old Dominion University?
Old Dominion University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,067.
When was Old Dominion University founded?
Old Dominion University was founded in 1930.
What are the top subjects at Old Dominion University?
Top subjects at Old Dominion University include: Oceanography, Computer Science, Transportation Science & Technology, Finance, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Old Dominion University located?
Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, United States.