Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
About College of Business and Public Administration
College of Business and Public Administration is the graduate business school of Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Virginia. The published full-time MBA runs 21 months, with a class of about 30. 85% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 540; average GPA is 3.2. Median starting salary is $76,000, 78% employed. Printed annual tuition is $13,000. Known for Military-Friendly, Defense/Maritime, Online Flexibility, Port Logistics. Best for Military/Veterans, Defense Industry, Virginia Professionals.
How Old Dominion University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
College of Business and Public Administration at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 540 average GMAT and a 3.2 GPA set the published bar ; 85% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
78% employed · median starting salary$76,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Norfolk
College of Business and Public Administration is in Norfolk, Virginia. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
College of Business and Public Administration FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is College of Business and Public Administration located?
College of Business and Public Administration is in Norfolk, Virginia.
Is the College of Business and Public Administration MBA accredited?
Yes. College of Business and Public Administration is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at College of Business and Public Administration?
The published average GMAT is 540.
What is the average GPA at College of Business and Public Administration?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.2.
What is the College of Business and Public Administration MBA acceptance rate?
College of Business and Public Administration publishes an acceptance rate of 85%.
What is the median starting salary for College of Business and Public Administration MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $76,000.
What is the employment rate after the College of Business and Public Administration MBA?
78% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the College of Business and Public Administration MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $13,000.
How long is the College of Business and Public Administration MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 21 months.
How large is the College of Business and Public Administration MBA class?
The published class size is about 30 students.
What is College of Business and Public Administration known for?
College of Business and Public Administration is known for Military-Friendly, Defense/Maritime, Online Flexibility, Port Logistics.
Who is the College of Business and Public Administration MBA best for?
Best for Military/Veterans, Defense Industry, Virginia Professionals.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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