Old Dominion University is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary and is now one of the largest universities in Virginia with an enrollment of 24,176 students for the 2019 academic year. Old Dominion University is also home to over 700 international students from 89 different countries. Its main campus covers over 251 acres straddling the city neighborhoods of Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lambert's Point, approximately five miles from Downtown Norfolk. Old Dominion University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, ODU spent $60.3 million on research and development in 2018. It contributes nearly $2 billion annually in economic impact to the regional economy.
| Former names | Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary (1930–1962), Old Dominion College (1962–1969) |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1930 |
| Academic affiliations | SURA, CUMU, Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $265.8 million (2020) |
| President | John R. Broderick |
| Academic staff | 1,023 |
| Students | 25,000 |
| Undergraduates | 19,612 |
| Postgraduates | 5,058 |
| Campus | Urban, 251 acres |
| Colors | Slate blue and silver |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – C-USA |
| Sports | 18 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Big Blue |
About Old Dominion University
Established as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, this public, co-educational research university would become one of the largest in Virginia. It is a space and sea-grant institution.
Achievement of Old Dominion University
The arch rival of the school is Virginia Commonwealth University. "The Old Dominion" was a nickname given to the state of Virginia by King Charles II of England.
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Latest information about Old Dominion University updated on July 28 2021.
