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.
At a Glance
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
- #3 Most Affordable Master’s Degree Programs - Intelligent.com, 2025
- #10 Most Affordable Online Doctorates in Education - OnlineU.com, 2026
- #2 Most Affordable Online PhD in English - AcademicInfluence.com, 2024
Military and Veterans
- 17x Military Friendly® School - VIQTORY, 2010-2026
- 12x Best for Vets College - Military Times, 2014-2025
- Colleges of Distinction: Military Support - CollegesOfDistinction.com, 2021-2026
- #10 Most Affordable Military-Friendly Online College - OnlineU.com, 2025
Top 5 ODUGlobal Undergraduate Programs
Top 5 ODUGlobal Graduate Programs
Data from Fall 2025