Old Dominion University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Old Dominion University has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.7%(8,869)
Hispanic
10.3%(2,136)
African American
32.1%(6,662)
Asian
5.2%(1,070)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(48)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(56)
Two or More Races
6.9%(1,440)
Unknown
2.4%(495)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment26,975
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Old Dominion University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Old Dominion University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.9%(9,442)
Women
55.1%(11,585)

Gender Statistics

Men9,442

35% of total enrollment

Women11,585

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Old Dominion University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(273)
18-19
28.3%(5,025)
20-21
26.1%(4,628)
22-24
18.8%(3,343)
25+
25.2%(4,466)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(52)
22-24
17.1%(821)
25+
81.8%(3,932)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Old Dominion University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.5%(2,418)
Out-of-State
8.4%(224)
International
1.1%(30)

Regional Representation

In-State2,418

90% of student body

Out-of-State224

8% of student body

International30

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age