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Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia, known for strong programs in cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, business, nursing, and the liberal arts plus a diverse, mid‑size campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the waterfront‑area setting, many clubs and organizations, opportunities tied to the Hampton Roads military and port industry, and an accessible, student‑friendly campus vibe.

State

Virginia

Student Population

24,000

Acceptance Rate

85–91%

GPA Range

2.9–3.3

SAT Range

1110–1290

Common Majors

business administration, cybersecurity and computer science, engineering

“I love ODU’s coastal‑city vibe, how many clubs and organizations make it easy to plug into campus life, and how close it is to Norfolk’s Navy and port opportunities, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the strong commuter feel, some older housing, and the fact that the campus energy can thin out after classes were all things that felt more real once I stopped visiting and started living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$12,750 / $33,780

Conference

Sun Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.4

Avg Women's Scores

76.5

Men's Team Notes

Monarchs tied 11th at ODU/OBX Intercollegiate on Kilmarlic Golf Club and placed 7th at Phoenix Invitational on Alamance Country Club (886 total). Steady par-4 scoring at Ironwood Golf & Country Club and Grande Dunes Resort Club fueled birdie opportunities amid coastal winds through balanced lineup play.

Women's Team Notes

ODU women posted T11th at Liz Murphey Collegiate on University of Georgia Golf Course and led after day one at Lehigh Invitational on Trump National Golf Club. Competitive finishes at Golfweek Fall Challenge on Caledonia Golf & Fish Club highlighted resilient par saves across Southeast and Northeast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Murray Rudisill

Women's Coach

Mallory Kane

Men's Email

erudisil@odu.edu

Women's Email

mhetzel@odu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

A six-time conference and five-time Virginia State Coach of the Year, Dr. Murray Rudisill enters his 51st season as the head coach of Old Dominion's men's golf program in 2025-26. During his tenure, the Monarch program has grown into one of the top-rated teams in the Southeast.

Women's Coach Bio

Mallory Kane completed her seventh season as the head coach of the Monarchs in 2022-23. During her time in Norfolk, Kane has guided ODU women's golf into the national spotlight. ODU's only Conference USA Championship title occurred under Kane in 2017. The 2022-23 season saw the Monarchs post six Top-10 finishes and three Top-5 finishes, to include tying for second at the Badger Invitational as well as a second-place finish at the Lady Paladin Invitational.

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