Rates Effective Fall 2024
This is the official site for 51Ç鱨վ (51Ç鱨վ) tuition rates. Rates listed on this page are effective Fall 2024. Previous Tuition Rates remain in effect through Summer 2024. There are additional fees and charges depending on academic standing, housing arrangements and other factors.
- There is no maximum tuition amount for students.
- All tuition charges are based on a per-credit-hour rate.
- Tuition rates are subject to change by the Board of Visitors (BOV) each Spring.
The University term "tuition" refers to the comprehensive per-credit-hour rate which includes funding for instructional programs, academic services and activities, as well as auxiliary funding of $148.00 per credit hour for recreational sports, student activities, and intercollegiate athletics.
*Tuition includes a comprehensive per credit hour rate which includes funding for instructional programs, academic services and activities as well as auxiliary funding of $148 per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state students recreational sports, student activities, and intercollegiate athletics. (the green highlighted portion is the addition to the paragraph).
See 51Ç鱨վ Archived Tuition Rates.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
For:
- Norfolk Campus Courses
- Higher Education Centers
- Off-Campus Courses Within Hampton Roads
- Students who are taking online courses in Virginia - rate based on domicile
Graduate Tuition Rates
For:
- Norfolk Campus Courses
- Higher Education Centers
- Off-Campus Courses Within Hampton Roads
- Students who are taking online courses in Virginia - rate based on domicile
Active Duty Military Tuition Rates
Effective Fall 2018, a Military Tuition Rate is available for eligible undergraduate active duty military personnel enrolled in degree or non-degree seeking, for-credit courses offered on campus or online.
- NOTE:Â Students who apply as active duty military will have their active duty status verified via SCRA website
- Military students utilizing VA Educational Benefits may have their semester charges deferred.Â
Technology-Delivered Courses
Outside Virginia &/or the United States
Rate applicable to students enrolled in courses delivered via technology outside of Virginia and/or the United States.
NOTE:Â Distance Learning students who relocate to Virginia are not guaranteed the in-state tuition rate. Normal domicile rules apply.Â
Selected Mandatory Fees
| Fee | Description | Who Pays | ||
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| Technology Delivered Course Fee - $30Â per credit hour |
A technology fee will be charged to students taking technology delivered courses to cover the costs of providing these courses. |
Mandatory - Fee applicable to all students taking technology delivered courses. This fee is not subject to waivers. |
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| Student Transition Fee - $75 |
The New Student Transition Fee will be assessed to all new degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduate students and covers orientation and other transition-to-college programming.
The fee will be included in the tuition billing statement and is due by tuition deadline. |
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all new degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduate students. This fee is not subject to waivers. | ||
| General Services Fee - $18 | All students pay this fee each semester, regardless of the number of classes taken. This fee replaced the graduation fee, per course drop fees, reinstatement fees, matriculation fees, and the University Catalog fee. | Mandatory- Fees applicable to all students regardless of domiciliary classification. The fee is not subject to waivers. | ||
| Student Health Fee - $170 Summer optional ($53) |
The Student Health Fee is mandatory for students meeting the criteria below:
Undergraduate students taking 6 or more credit hours must pay this fee each semester. Graduate students taking 6 or more credit hours must pay this fee each semester. The fee is not charged for students taking all off-campus courses. If any courses are officially designated as Norfolk Campus courses, then the fee is mandatory. |
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all students unless otherwise noted. The fee is not subject to waivers.
This fee is optional in the summer. |
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| Transportation Fee - $63 Not charged in Summer Sessions |
The transportation fee is paid once each semester by all students. However, no fee is charged during the summer term. The fee is charged for students taking courses officially designated as Norfolk campus courses.
If any courses are officially designated as Norfolk campus courses, then the transportation fee is mandatory. |
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all students, including those enrolled in student teaching, dissertation, theses, and GRAD 999 unless otherwise noted. This fee is not charged in the summer. | ||
| ID Card Fee - $4Â per semester | The ID Card Fee is mandatory for all students. The fee covers the Card Center services, equipment, and operating costs. | Mandatory - Fees applicable to all students. This fee is not subject to waivers. | ||
| Course-Related Fees | Fees may be assessed to students based on their enrollment in specific courses to cover the cost of laboratory support, other materials, or private lessons. | Fees vary. | ||
| International Student Fee - $35Â per semester | The International Student Fee is mandatory for students attending the University on a student visa. This fee covers the administrative services associated with non-immigrant visa compliance and other related services. | Mandatory - Fees applicable to students attending the University on a student visa. | ||
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International Student Health Insurance Fall (202410): |
Health insurance charges are posted directly to the student's billing statement and are due on the tuition deadlines for the academic year. International students have the option of participating in the University's Payment Plan available in Fall and Spring semesters only. Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) - $1,177. Charges due by Fall tuition deadline. Spring Semester & Summer (Jan-July) $1,632. Charges due by Spring tuition deadline. Non-credit students enrolled in the English Language Center Program will be charged based on the session. Tuition and fees for non-credit programs are due at the time of enrollment. |
Mandatory for F and J Visa holders and all nonimmigrant dependents. For more information contact the Office of Visa and Immigration Service Advising (VISA). | ||
| Average Textbook Cost - $655.95/semester* |
Provided by Follett and the 51Ç鱨վ Bookstore, the best estimate per book title is $65.23, with an average of 2.5 titles required per course. *For fulltime student status, assuming 12 hour enrollment at $163.95/course, the semester ²¹±¹±ð°ù²¹²µ±ðÌýis $655.95. Other course fees may apply |
For more information, please contact the 51Ç鱨վ Bookstore. | ||
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Other Fees |
Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. | For more information, contact Customer Relations via e-mail at tuition@odu.edu. | ||
| Commonwealth Capital Fee - $17.50 per credit hour |
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Mandatory – Fee applicable to Out-of-state Students. This fee is not subject to waivers. |
Resources
For a standard 3-hour course, Follet Higher Education provides an average of $163.95/course for average textbook costs, with a total of $655.95/semester for 12 hour enrollment. Actual totals may vary. Visit the 51Ç鱨վ Bookstore for more information.
Archived Tuition Rates
Find tuition rates for the past five academic years.