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Old Dominion University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Norfolk, VA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Old Dominion University is a public institution in Norfolk, Virginia with an enrollment of about 23,000 students. It has a high acceptance rate of 90.4% and admits students across a wide range of standardized test scores. The school is strongest in health professions and business, which together account for over one-third of degrees awarded. The 46% six-year graduation rate and median earnings of about $55,000 ten years after graduation are worth considering alongside the $29,000 in-state tuition.

Acceptance rate
90.4%
Enrollment
23,107
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
46%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1100 – 1280
ACT (composite)
24 – 29
GPA
3.05 – 3.9

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$9,739
family income
$30–48k
$10,114
family income
$48–75k
$13,123
family income
$75–110k
$16,940
family income
$110k+
$23,567
family income
37% receive Pell grants
41% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Old Dominion University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
17.5%
Business & Marketing
15.5%
Computer Science
10.1%
Psychology
9.8%
Social Sciences
8.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,914
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,732
Completion
46%
Retention
77%
Median debt
$24,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Old Dominion University?

Old Dominion University has an acceptance rate of 90.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into Old Dominion University?

Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically have a GPA between 3.05 and 3.9 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1280 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–29.

How much does Old Dominion University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $9,739 per year, rising to $23,567 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Old Dominion University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.