Before most universities offered online education, ODUGlobal delivered distance education via satellite to Navy ships 40 years ago. Today, our strong foundation of student-centered success propels online students toward degrees as unique as they are.
More than 23,000 degrees conferred
to digital learners
Nearly 7,300 online students
attended ODUGlobal courses in Fall 2025
Satisfied
95%
Overall satisfaction rate reported by ODUGlobal students (satisfied and very satisfied)
Growth
85%
When asked about intellectual growth, over 85% of ODUGlobal students indicated "very great" or "great extent."
Connected
83%
When asked about their sense of connection with faculty, 83% of ODUGlobal students were "satisfied" or "very satisfied."
Our Community
For ODUGlobal students, it may be day one or a do-over. They may be following in the footsteps of a legacy or charting a course of their own. They’re balancing work, caring for others, and serving our country. ODUGlobal is here for all students.
Our Online Students
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Rankings
- #1 Best Online College in Virginia – Niche.com, 2025
- #8 Best Online Colleges & Universities - EDsmart.org, 2022
- #1 Best Online Colleges for Bachelor’s in Virginia - Plexuss.com, 2021, 2022 & 2023
- #2 Best Online Colleges in Virginia - AffordableCollegesOnline.org, 2024
Affordability and Value
- #8 Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Engineering - OnlineU.com, 2023
- #9 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Logistics & Operations Management - GetEducated.com, 2022
- #8 Most Affordable Online Doctoral Programs - OnlineU.com, 2023
- #2 Most Affordable Online PhD in English - AcademicInfluence.com, 2023
Military and Veterans
- 16x Military Friendly® School - VIQTORY, 2010-2025
- Military Friendly® Spouse School - VIQTORY, 2022
- 11x "Best for Vets" College - Military Times, 2014-2024
- Colleges of Distinction: Military Support - CollegesOfDistinction.com, 2024-2025
Top 5 ODUGlobal Undergraduate Programs
Top 5 ODUGlobal Graduate Programs
Data from Fall 2025