Old Dominion University

ODU offers online degrees through ODU Global, which is the same as ODU. In other words, students can expect the same academic rigor and quality as on-campus programs. ODU offers over 40 bachelor's degrees online, including 27 full degrees. Additionally, all undergraduate options can be taken as degree completions for transfer students while all upper-division coursework is available online, and most general education and lower-division coursework. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 60 credits into these programs. However, they are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits at ODU to graduate from any program. 

Online degrees from ODU are legitimate because they are conferred from an accredited school. Importantly, OnlineU only includes accredited online schools on its site. ODU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

Accreditation is important because it shows that the school has undergone an extensive review process by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency that deems its accounting practices are ethical and its academic programs are high quality. This stamp of approval also means you can transfer credits from one accredited university to another.

ODU considers itself a forward-focused public doctoral research university, and it hosts more than 24,000 students. ODU enriches the local community by contributing $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. It also contributes to the national and global community through rigorous academic programming, partnerships, and civic engagement. ODU has earned an R1 research designation from the Carnegie Foundation.

ODU also considers itself a "safe space" for the LGBTQ community. Its Safe Space Committee works to reduce homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism within the ODU and broader community. The Committee offers several opportunities for students to become involved through Safe Space membership, supporting Gay Cultural Studies, and self-identifying as an ally or LGBTQ on the Committee's website.

According to College Scorecard's federal data, ODU's online bachelor's degrees in computer engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science provide the highest earnings for graduates. Alumni earn median annual salaries of approximately $83,900, $74,900, and $73,900, respectively. Other high earning degrees include mechanical engineering and nursing, which pay over $68,000. 

When answering this question, it may also be helpful to consider OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score, which ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree from across the country. ODU has a bachelor's degree salary score of 46 out of 100 for bachelor's degrees, 50 for a master's program, and 33 for a doctorate. 

Getting into ODU is almost guaranteed, as it accepts 95% of applicants. The college works hard to make applying or transferring seamless by connecting applicants with the ODU enrollment team consultants. However, ODU does require first-year applicants to submit entrance exams. ODU students generally have combined SAT scores between 960 and 1170 and ACT scores between 18 and 25. 

ODU's admission requirements are no different from any other college or university. However, applying to college requires thoughtful planning to ensure requirements are met and questions are answered succinctly. 

Specifically, ODU's undergraduate applicants must submit the following:

• A completed online application 
• A $50 application fee
• Official high school or GED transcripts
• Official college and/or military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores (though admissions may waive this requirement for non-traditional first-year students, high school students in a college-preparatory program, or those with a minimum 3.3 GPA may waive this requirement)
• An activity resume, letter(s) of recommendation, and a personal statement are optional but strongly encouraged