Tuition Rates

2024-2025 Tuition Rates for Online Undergraduate CoursesCost per Credit Hour
Students living outside of Virginia or the U.S.$439
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile)$408
Active Duty Military Service Members*$250

* Active Duty Tuition Rate: We must be able to verify your active-duty status in the Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy using the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) website. Other Service Components, including Reserve and National Guard, are not eligible for this reduced tuition rate.

NOTE: Online students who move to Virginia are not guaranteed in-state rates. Normal domicile rules apply, and these are handled by the Office of the Registrar. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition rate for Virginia residents without Virginia domicile is $1,109 per credit hour.

Other Fees

Mandatory FeesDescription
General Services Fee$18  — Paid each semester, regardless of the number of classes taken
ID Card Fee$4  — Paid each semester, regardless of the number of classes taken
Course Technology Fee$30 per credit hour — For each technology-delivered course

Additional fees apply for courses taken at main campus. For full details about ODU tuition and fees, click here.

Tuition Deadlines

Payment deadlines may vary each semester. Please check the Tuition & Financial Aid web site for the current deadlines.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Do online students qualify for scholarships? Yes! 

Find Scholarships

Learn more about types of financial aid and the deadlines to apply for aid. 

Office of Financial Aid website

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