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Old Dominion University
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Interested in attending Old Dominion University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Old Dominion University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

90
%
Acceptance rate
1198
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Old Dominion University?

90%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Old Dominion accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 15,203 people applied and 13,773 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
7679 / 8390 (92%)
Men
6082 / 6813 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Old Dominion University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Old Dominion University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Old Dominion University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Old Dominion considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Old Dominion University?

1198
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Old Dominion is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

81%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
584
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
Verbal Mean
614
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1198
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Old Dominion University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline

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