Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused metropolitan research university for high-achieving students who want rigorous academics and an energetic residential community with a rich mix of nationalities, cultures, and life experiences. With an enrollment of 24,000, ODU's nationally recognized faculty use real-world expertise and award-winning teaching to challenge students to achieve their highest goals. The university's engaging, modern and relevant learning opportunities foster creativity, encourage independence, and teach skills for personal and professional success. With a determined entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving that drives research and collaboration with business and industry, the university contributes nearly $1 billion annually to the local economy.