Old Dominion University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
95.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.46%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,084
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,435 students have applied and 13,734 students have allowed to admit to Old Dominion University (Acceptance rate: 95.14%). ODU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.46 % where 3,084 students have finally enrolled out of 13,734 admitted students.
ODU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
ODU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
How to Apply to Old Dominion University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ODU. ODU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.odu.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.odu.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.odu.edu/finaidoffice |
| Net Price Calculator | www.odu.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.odu.edu/admission/costs-tuition/tuition/billing/payment-options/information-for-military |
| Athletic | https://www.odu.edu/about/compliance/transparency/schev-profile#.VdUJ8FNVikp |
| Disability Service | https://www.odu.edu/educationalaccessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ODU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Old Dominion University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | 1,170 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Old Dominion University, 748 students submitted SAT scores (84% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,170 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Old Dominion University, 105 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 23 | 25 |
ODU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Old Dominion University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |