Can you get into Old Dominion University?
Norfolk, VA · Public · 17,514 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
90.4%
SAT middle 50%
1100–1280
median 1120
ACT middle 50%
24–29
median 24
Graduation rate
45%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Old Dominion University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Old Dominion University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionDecember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Old Dominion University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $29,446, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Old Dominion University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$9,739
- $30k–$48k$10,114
- $48k–$75k$13,123
- $75k–$110k$16,940
- Over $110k$23,567
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Old Dominion University admissions, answered
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University admits 90.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1100 and 1280. A score above 1280 clears the 75th percentile; below 1100, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Old Dominion University look for in an application?
Old Dominion University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Old Dominion University actually cost?
Sticker price is $29,446, but the average family pays $14,638 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,739 per year on average.
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