Old Dominion UniversityOld Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · South
- Acceptance rate
- 90.4%
- SAT mid-50
- 1100-1280
- Cost after aid
- $14,638
- Graduation rate
- 46%
What Old Dominion University says matters
How Old Dominion University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- CDS year
- 2024-25
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Old Dominion University published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission13
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 2,024
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 2,023
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 2,024
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 2,023
First-time, first-year Profile
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 0.02
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 0.02
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 2
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 25
- Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
- 1
Admission Policies
- Amount of application fee:
- 50
- Does your institution have an application closing date?
- Yes
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
- Yes
Annual Expenses3
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1790
- Transportation:
- 1340
- Other expenses:
- 2360
Financial Aid2
Reporting Year
- 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 estimated
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 1,461
About Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is a mid-sized public university in Norfolk, VA, in a city setting.
What Old Dominion University looks for
Old Dominion University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Old Dominion University?
Old Dominion University's middle 50% SAT range is 1100 to 1280. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Old Dominion University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Old Dominion University?
Old Dominion University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Old Dominion University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,638 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Old Dominion University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Old Dominion University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
