The rates below are effective beginning Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 and are subject to change.
| 2026-2027 Tuition Rates for Online Undergraduate Courses | Cost per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Students living outside of Virginia | $453 |
| Virginia residents with Virginia domicile* including the $162 mandatory auxiliary tuition | $443 |
| Active Duty Military Tuition Rate** | $250 |
| Mandatory Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Tuition: $162 per credit hour | Applies to students who pay the standard tuition rate. Not charged to students who pay the ODUGlobal Tuition Rate or Active-Duty Military Tuition Rate. |
| Course Technology Fee: $30 per credit hour | Applies to all students taking technology delivered (online) courses to cover the costs of providing these courses. |
| Innovation Fee: $8 per credit hour | Supports strategic investments in campus technology, including enhancements to digital tools, classroom technologies, and student support systems. |
| General Services Fee: $9 per 8-week term | General services for items such as graduation, course drops, reinstatement, matriculation and course catalog. |
| ID Card Fee: $2 per 8-week term | Covers the Card Center services, equipment, and operating costs. Online students may request and receive a student ID card. |
| Course-Specific Fees: Varies | The Big Blue Bundle Textbook Program allows for course material cost to be assessed on the student account for specific courses. Additional information can be found at Big Blue Bundle Textbook Program. |
* 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 2026-2027 standard tuition rate for undergraduate students in Virginia without Virginia domicile is $972 per credit hour (not including the mandatory fees).
** 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.
Tuition and fee rates may differ for the main campus location.
Truly understanding tuition and fees is important in your decision-making. The ODUGlobal cost calculator provides a personalized estimate of educational expenses. By entering details like residency status, program of study, and credits, you’ll see an estimated breakdown of tuition and fees.
| Detail | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition ( /credit) | |
| Mandatory Auxiliary Tuition ($154/credit) | |
| General services fee | $18 |
| Technology fee ($30/credit) | |
| Innovation fee ($5/credit) | |
| ID Card fee | $4 |
*This tool is intended to provide our students with a reasonable estimate of their costs to attend Old Dominion University for a semester and may not reflect the complete cost of tuition, fees and other charges. This calculator is provided for reference only and all rates are subject to change.
Do online students qualify for scholarships? Yes!
Learn more about types of financial aid and the deadlines to apply for aid.
Office of Financial Aid website
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.
Learn more about tuition payments
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.
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.
