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 21,000 degrees conferred
through distance or online education
Nearly 7,000 online students
attended ODUGlobal courses in Fall 2024
Satisfied
97%
Overall satisfaction rate among ODUGlobal students (satisfied and very satisfied)
Satisfied
88%
Student satisfaction rate with quality of ODUGlobal advising (satisfied and very satisfied)
Satisfied
87%
Student satisfaction rate in their sense of connection with faculty in ODUGlobal programs (satisfied and 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 2024