Tuition Rates

2025-2026 Tuition Rates for Online Undergraduate CoursesCost per Credit Hour
Students living outside of Virginia or the U.S.$444
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile*)$268
Active Duty Military Service Members**$250

Mandatory Fees for Online Students

Mandatory FeeDescription
Course Technology Fee:
$30 per credit hour		Covers the costs of providing technology delivered (online) courses.
Comprehensive Auxiliary Fee:
$154 per credit hour		Applies to students in Virginia. Supports auxiliaries such as the student union, recreational sports, student facilities, student activities, and intercollegiate athletics. In the past, this fee was part of a combined tuition rate. While not a new fee, beginning in Fall 2025 this fee will be assessed separately on the student bill. Does not apply to students using the undergraduate Active Duty Military Tuition rate.
Commonwealth Capital Fee:
$17.50 per credit hour		Required by the State Appropriation Act for all out-of-state students attending institutions of higher education in Virginia. Does not apply to students using the undergraduate Active Duty Military Tuition rate.
General Services Fee:
$18 per semester		General services for items such as graduation, course drops, reinstatement, matriculation and course catalog.
ID Card Fee:
$4 per semester		Covers the Card Center services, equipment, and operating costs. Online students may request and receive a student ID card.
Innovation Fee:
$5 per credit hour		Supports strategic investments in campus technology, including enhancements to digital tools, classroom technologies, and student support systems.
Course-Specific Fees: VariesThe cost of textbooks, course materials and/or lab fees varies by course. If your course participates in the Day One All Access program, you will receive course materials by the first day of class and any fees for course materials are charged to your student account.

* 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 2025-2026 undergraduate tuition rate for Virginia residents without Virginia domicile is $953.50 per credit hour.

** 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.

Additional fees apply for courses taken at main campus.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Do online students qualify for scholarships? Yes! 

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuition

The tuition payment deadline occurs near the beginning of each semester when you are enrolled in a course. The exact dates vary by semester. Please check the Tuition & Financial Aid website for the current deadlines.

No. Students remain registered for classes even when tuition is not paid by the deadline. To avoid any potential negative actions, please pay tuition on time. 

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If you decide to drop a course, you must formally notify the University through an official drop/withdrawal method. Courses can be dropped through the LEO Online portal. To receive a full or partial refund for a dropped course, make sure to complete the drop process by the deadlines posted for each semester.

If you do not pay tuition on time, your account will be subject to late penalties, financial holds, and collection fees.

You will remain registered even if you do not pay your tuition. Nonpayment of tuition and non-attendance does not release you from responsibility to pay for registered courses.

Payment plans are available for Fall and Spring semesters. Payment plans apply to one semester at a time and must be established for each term you are enrolled.

Explore plan details at the Tuition & Aid website

No. If you decide to drop a course or withdraw from the University, you must formally notify us of your intention through an official ODU drop/withdrawal process (web, phone, fax or form). Courses can be dropped online via the LEO Online portal.

To receive a full or partial refund for a dropped course, make sure to complete the drop process by the deadlines posted for each semester.