ROTC at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · public
Yes — Old Dominion University hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Old Dominion University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Old Dominion University runs NROTC at Old Dominion University for midshipmen across Virginia.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Old Dominion University commissions officers alongside Norfolk State University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Old Dominion University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Old Dominion University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 40 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 136 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White61%
- Black14%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White46%
- Black26%
- Other or unknown12%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian8%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $12,750 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,780 |
| Average net price | $14,638 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Old Dominion University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Old Dominion University has 17,514 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Old Dominion University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | School of Education | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | School of Engineering | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | School of Nursing | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Old Dominion University: FAQ
Does Old Dominion University have ROTC?
Yes — Old Dominion University hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Old Dominion University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Monarch Battalion) and Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Old Dominion University).
Is ROTC at Old Dominion University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Navy ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Old Dominion University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Old Dominion University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Old Dominion University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
odu.edu
- Admissions
odu.edu
- Apply
odu.edu
- Financial aid
odu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Norfolk, VA 23529
IPEDS UNITID: 232982
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