Old Dominion University's published cost of attendance is $29,446, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,739 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,123, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,567.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,446 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,780 |
| Room and Board | $14,878 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,808 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,638 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,739 |
| $30–48k | $10,114 |
| $48–75k | $13,123 |
| $75–110k | $16,940 |
| $110k+ | $23,567 |
Old Dominion University's published cost of attendance is $29,446, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,739 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,123, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,567. Azimuth ranks Old Dominion University #421 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Old Dominion University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and students apply for need-based assistance through the FAFSA. The gap between the published cost of attendance and what most families actually pay reflects the net price illusion that characterizes many public universities — sticker price and net price can differ substantially, particularly for lower- and middle-income households. Families weighing affordability should focus on the net price figures above rather than the headline cost of attendance when comparing Old Dominion University with peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,866; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,472, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Old Dominion University earn median earnings of $64,472 four years after enrollment, placing Old Dominion University in the 64.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $3,188 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Old Dominion University in the 70.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to VA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,020, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. Old Dominion University's degree output leans toward Health, which accounts for 13% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 11% and Education at 7%. The highest aggregate-return major is Nursing, combining substantial enrollment with solid earnings. Among the strongest individual programs, Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #126 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 316 graduates earning median earnings of $51,907. Azimuth ranks Nursing #108 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 222 graduates earning median earnings of $90,917. Azimuth ranks Interdisciplinary Studies #54 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $55,889 — 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Criminology and Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies round out the top earners, with Azimuth ranking them #9 and #5 respectively for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
