Old Dominion University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
31
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
42.6%(7,742)
Hispanic
10.3%(1,868)
African American
32.6%(5,922)
Asian
5.0%(909)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(48)
Two or More Races
6.8%(1,237)
Unknown
2.2%(398)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment23,107
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
45.1%(8,281)
Women
54.9%(10,094)

Gender Statistics

Men8,281

36% of total enrollment

Women10,094

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Old Dominion University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 25% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(311)
18-19
28.3%(5,204)
20-21
26.2%(4,808)
22-24
18.5%(3,395)
25+
25.3%(4,657)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(65)
22-24
16.7%(790)
25+
81.9%(3,877)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

25%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.5%(2,766)
Out-of-State
7.6%(230)
International
0.9%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State2,766

91% of student body

Out-of-State230

8% of student body

International27

1% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

25%

Non-Traditional Age